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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.75, 1,818.53 and 852.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.75, 1,818.53 and 852.81 is: 1,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.75 : 1,818.53 = 852.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.75/1,818.53 = 852.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.75x = 1,818.53 × 852.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.75x = 1,550,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,856.31/1,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.90

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