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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.37 and 855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.37 and 855.50 is: 1,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,823.37 = 855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,823.37 = 855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,823.37 × 855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 1,559,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,893.04/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.38

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