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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.99, 2,659.95 and 852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.99, 2,659.95 and 852.23 is: 1,276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.99 : 2,659.95 = 852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.99/2,659.95 = 852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.99x = 2,659.95 × 852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.99x = 2,266,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,875.89/1,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.40

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