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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,302.50 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,302.50 and 752.52 is: 1,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,302.50 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,302.50 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,302.50 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 980,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,157.30/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.13

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