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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.07, 1,279.32 and 837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.07, 1,279.32 and 837.49 is: 1,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.07 : 1,279.32 = 837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.07/1,279.32 = 837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.07x = 1,279.32 × 837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.07x = 1,071,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,417.71/852.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.43

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