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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,408.49 and 852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,408.49 and 852.12 is: 1,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,408.49 = 852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,408.49 = 852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,408.49 × 852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 1,200,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,201.43/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.84

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