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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.15, 1,309.10 and 852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.15, 1,309.10 and 852.54 is: 1,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.15 : 1,309.10 = 852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.15/1,309.10 = 852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.15x = 1,309.10 × 852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.15x = 1,116,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,055.85/872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.67

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