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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.79, 1,455.44 and 858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.79, 1,455.44 and 858.96 is: 1,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.79 : 1,455.44 = 858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.79/1,455.44 = 858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.79x = 1,455.44 × 858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.79x = 1,250,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,160.45/1,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.10

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