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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.22, 1,503.52 and 856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.22, 1,503.52 and 856.94 is: 1,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.22 : 1,503.52 = 856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.22/1,503.52 = 856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.22x = 1,503.52 × 856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.22x = 1,288,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,426.43/1,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.80

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