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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,272.90 and 831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,272.90 and 831.06 is: 1,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,272.90 = 831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,272.90 = 831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,272.90 × 831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 1,057,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,856.27/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.26

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