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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.26, 1,694.50 and 855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.26, 1,694.50 and 855.30 is: 1,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.26 : 1,694.50 = 855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.26/1,694.50 = 855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.26x = 1,694.50 × 855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.26x = 1,449,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,305.85/1,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.41

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