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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.91, 1,522.44 and 855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.91, 1,522.44 and 855.24 is: 1,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.91 : 1,522.44 = 855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.91/1,522.44 = 855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.91x = 1,522.44 × 855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.91x = 1,302,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,051.59/1,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.49

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