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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.54, 2,059.80 and 852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.54, 2,059.80 and 852.77 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.54 : 2,059.80 = 852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.54/2,059.80 = 852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.54x = 2,059.80 × 852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.54x = 1,756,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,535.65/1,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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