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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.79, 1,900.08 and 852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.79, 1,900.08 and 852.99 is: 1,177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.79 : 1,900.08 = 852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.79/1,900.08 = 852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.79x = 1,900.08 × 852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.79x = 1,620,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,749.24/1,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.19

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