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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.46, 1,446.61 and 852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.46, 1,446.61 and 852.82 is: 1,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.46 : 1,446.61 = 852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.46/1,446.61 = 852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.46x = 1,446.61 × 852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.46x = 1,233,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,693.68/969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.56

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