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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.57, 1,692.77 and 855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.57, 1,692.77 and 855.88 is: 1,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.57 : 1,692.77 = 855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.57/1,692.77 = 855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.57x = 1,692.77 × 855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.57x = 1,448,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,799.48/1,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.48

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