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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.48, 1,661.82 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.48, 1,661.82 and 855.56 is: 1,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.48 : 1,661.82 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.48/1,661.82 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.48x = 1,661.82 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.48x = 1,421,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,787.67/1,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.43

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