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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,786.38 and 852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,786.38 and 852.78 is: 1,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,786.38 = 852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,786.38 = 852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,786.38 × 852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 1,523,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,389.14/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.33

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