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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.11, 1,505.34 and 855.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.11, 1,505.34 and 855.67 is: 1,179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.11 : 1,505.34 = 855.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.11/1,505.34 = 855.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.11x = 1,505.34 × 855.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.11x = 1,288,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,074.28/1,092.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.44

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