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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.76, 1,771.84 and 855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.76, 1,771.84 and 855.10 is: 1,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.76 : 1,771.84 = 855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.76/1,771.84 = 855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.76x = 1,771.84 × 855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.76x = 1,515,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,100.38/1,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.75

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