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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.11, 1,503.96 and 854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.11, 1,503.96 and 854.67 is: 1,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.11 : 1,503.96 = 854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.11/1,503.96 = 854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.11x = 1,503.96 × 854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.11x = 1,285,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,389.49/1,091.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.06

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