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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.88, 2,059.32 and 852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.88, 2,059.32 and 852.56 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.88 : 2,059.32 = 852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.88/2,059.32 = 852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.88x = 2,059.32 × 852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.88x = 1,755,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,693.86/1,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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