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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.76, 1,526.56 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.76, 1,526.56 and 856.56 is: 1,182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.76 : 1,526.56 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.76/1,526.56 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.76x = 1,526.56 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.76x = 1,307,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,590.23/1,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.53

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