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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.07, 1,552.39 and 855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.07, 1,552.39 and 855.34 is: 1,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.07 : 1,552.39 = 855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.07/1,552.39 = 855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.07x = 1,552.39 × 855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.07x = 1,327,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,815.24/1,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.21

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