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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.64, 1,899.84 and 852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.64, 1,899.84 and 852.96 is: 1,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.64 : 1,899.84 = 852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.64/1,899.84 = 852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.64x = 1,899.84 × 852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.64x = 1,620,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,487.53/1,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.13

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