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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,277.19 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,277.19 and 668.94 is: 1,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,277.19 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,277.19 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,277.19 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 854,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,363.48/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.77

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