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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.81, 1,290.89 and 852.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.81, 1,290.89 and 852.09 is: 1,276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.81 : 1,290.89 = 852.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.81/1,290.89 = 852.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.81x = 1,290.89 × 852.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.81x = 1,099,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,950.20/861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.33

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