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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.28, 1,862.46 and 852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.28, 1,862.46 and 852.75 is: 1,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.28 : 1,862.46 = 852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.28/1,862.46 = 852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.28x = 1,862.46 × 852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.28x = 1,588,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,212.77/1,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.08

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