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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.85, 1,589.18 and 855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.85, 1,589.18 and 855.60 is: 1,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.85 : 1,589.18 = 855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.85/1,589.18 = 855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.85x = 1,589.18 × 855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.85x = 1,359,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,702.41/1,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.48

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