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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,305.90 and 852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,305.90 and 852.60 is: 1,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,305.90 = 852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,305.90 = 852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,305.90 × 852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 1,113,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,410.34/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.55

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