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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.18, 1,369.25 and 852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.18, 1,369.25 and 852.69 is: 1,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.18 : 1,369.25 = 852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.18/1,369.25 = 852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.18x = 1,369.25 × 852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.18x = 1,167,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,545.78/993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.56

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