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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.10, 1,505.31 and 855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.10, 1,505.31 and 855.96 is: 1,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.10 : 1,505.31 = 855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.10/1,505.31 = 855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.10x = 1,505.31 × 855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.10x = 1,288,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,485.15/1,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.90

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