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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.88, 1,696.98 and 855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.88, 1,696.98 and 855.48 is: 1,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.88 : 1,696.98 = 855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.88/1,696.98 = 855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.88x = 1,696.98 × 855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.88x = 1,451,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,732.45/1,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.32

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