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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.09, 1,863.36 and 852.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.09, 1,863.36 and 852.57 is: 1,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.09 : 1,863.36 = 852.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.09/1,863.36 = 852.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.09x = 1,863.36 × 852.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.09x = 1,588,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,644.84/1,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.70

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