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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.78, 1,615.06 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.78, 1,615.06 and 855.56 is: 1,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.78 : 1,615.06 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.78/1,615.06 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.78x = 1,615.06 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.78x = 1,381,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,780.73/1,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.22

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