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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,250.52 and 852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,250.52 and 852.08 is: 1,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,250.52 = 852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,250.52 = 852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,250.52 × 852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 1,065,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,543.08/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.82

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