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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.77, 2,508.99 and 852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.77, 2,508.99 and 852.27 is: 1,276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.77 : 2,508.99 = 852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.77/2,508.99 = 852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.77x = 2,508.99 × 852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.77x = 2,138,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,336.91/1,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.03

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