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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.02, 1,529.81 and 855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.02, 1,529.81 and 855.48 is: 1,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.02 : 1,529.81 = 855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.02/1,529.81 = 855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.02x = 1,529.81 × 855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.02x = 1,308,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,717.58/1,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.13

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