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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.01, 1,695.06 and 855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.01, 1,695.06 and 855 is: 1,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.01 : 1,695.06 = 855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.01/1,695.06 = 855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.01x = 1,695.06 × 855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.01x = 1,449,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,276.30/1,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.19

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