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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,505.68 and 855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,505.68 and 855.29 is: 1,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,505.68 = 855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,505.68 = 855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,505.68 × 855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 1,287,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,783.38/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.31

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