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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,180.37 and 832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,180.37 and 832.44 is: 1,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,180.37 = 832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,180.37 = 832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,180.37 × 832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 982,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,583.04/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.01

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