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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.68, 1,829.97 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.68, 1,829.97 and 855.18 is: 1,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.68 : 1,829.97 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.68/1,829.97 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.68x = 1,829.97 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.68x = 1,564,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,953.74/1,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.60

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