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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.88, 1,452.42 and 855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.88, 1,452.42 and 855.08 is: 1,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.88 : 1,452.42 = 855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.88/1,452.42 = 855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.88x = 1,452.42 × 855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.88x = 1,241,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,935.29/1,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.68

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