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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.62, 1,967.22 and 852.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.62, 1,967.22 and 852.65 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.62 : 1,967.22 = 852.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.62/1,967.22 = 852.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.62x = 1,967.22 × 852.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.62x = 1,677,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,340.30/1,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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