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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,281.44 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,281.44 and 752.12 is: 1,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,281.44 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,281.44 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,281.44 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 963,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,796.65/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.72

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