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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,279.32 and 837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,279.32 and 837.48 is: 1,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,279.32 = 837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,279.32 = 837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,279.32 × 837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 1,071,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,404.91/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.40

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