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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.72, 1,756.80 and 852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.72, 1,756.80 and 852.24 is: 1,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.72 : 1,756.80 = 852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.72/1,756.80 = 852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.72x = 1,756.80 × 852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.72x = 1,497,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,215.23/1,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.39

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