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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.56, 1,755.21 and 852.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.56, 1,755.21 and 852.17 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.56 : 1,755.21 = 852.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.56/1,755.21 = 852.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.56x = 1,755.21 × 852.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.56x = 1,495,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,737.31/1,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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