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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.14, 2,061.05 and 852.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.14, 2,061.05 and 852.73 is: 1,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.14 : 2,061.05 = 852.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.14/2,061.05 = 852.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.14x = 2,061.05 × 852.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.14x = 1,757,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,509.75/1,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.85

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