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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.36, 1,603.80 and 855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.36, 1,603.80 and 855.36 is: 1,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.36 : 1,603.80 = 855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.36/1,603.80 = 855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.36x = 1,603.80 × 855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.36x = 1,371,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,826.37/1,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.45

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