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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.40, 1,866.60 and 855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.40, 1,866.60 and 855.69 is: 1,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.40 : 1,866.60 = 855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.40/1,866.60 = 855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.40x = 1,866.60 × 855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.40x = 1,597,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,230.95/1,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.03

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