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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.38, 1,818 and 852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.38, 1,818 and 852.44 is: 1,176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.38 : 1,818 = 852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.38/1,818 = 852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.38x = 1,818 × 852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.38x = 1,549,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,726.83/1,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.37

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