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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,278.20 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,278.20 and 682.20 is: 1,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,278.20 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,278.20 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,278.20 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 871,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,988.04/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.32

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