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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.42, 2,045.88 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.42, 2,045.88 and 852.66 is: 1,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.42 : 2,045.88 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.42/2,045.88 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.42x = 2,045.88 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.42x = 1,744,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,440.04/1,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.40

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