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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.85 and 852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.85 and 852.10 is: 1,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.54 : 1,818.85 = 852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.54/1,818.85 = 852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.54x = 1,818.85 × 852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.54x = 1,549,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,842.09/1,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.32

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