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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,180.71 and 833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,180.71 and 833.69 is: 1,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,180.71 = 833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,180.71 = 833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,180.71 × 833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 984,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,346.97/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.14

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