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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,392.96 and 854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,392.96 and 854.56 is: 1,178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,392.96 = 854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,392.96 = 854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,392.96 × 854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 1,190,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,367.90/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.49

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