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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.47, 1,506.38 and 855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.47, 1,506.38 and 855.99 is: 1,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.47 : 1,506.38 = 855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.47/1,506.38 = 855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.47x = 1,506.38 × 855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.47x = 1,289,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,441.94/1,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.31

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