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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.72, 1,802.88 and 855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.72, 1,802.88 and 855.22 is: 1,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.72 : 1,802.88 = 855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.72/1,802.88 = 855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.72x = 1,802.88 × 855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.72x = 1,541,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,859.03/1,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.04

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