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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.78, 1,817.78 and 852.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.78, 1,817.78 and 852.03 is: 1,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.78 : 1,817.78 = 852.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.78/1,817.78 = 852.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.78x = 1,817.78 × 852.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.78x = 1,548,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,798.83/1,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.31

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