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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.73, 2,022.71 and 855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.73, 2,022.71 and 855.64 is: 1,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.73 : 2,022.71 = 855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.73/2,022.71 = 855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.73x = 2,022.71 × 855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.73x = 1,730,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,711.58/1,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.32

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