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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.07, 1,785.99 and 852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.07, 1,785.99 and 852.20 is: 1,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.07 : 1,785.99 = 852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.07/1,785.99 = 852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.07x = 1,785.99 × 852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.07x = 1,522,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,025.14/1,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.25

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