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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.08, 1,406.80 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.08, 1,406.80 and 854.44 is: 1,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.08 : 1,406.80 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.08/1,406.80 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.08x = 1,406.80 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.08x = 1,202,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,026.19/1,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.06

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