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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.43, 1,669.65 and 855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.43, 1,669.65 and 855.80 is: 1,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.43 : 1,669.65 = 855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.43/1,669.65 = 855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.43x = 1,669.65 × 855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.43x = 1,428,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,878.12/1,210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.48

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