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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.79, 1,867.14 and 855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.79, 1,867.14 and 855.11 is: 1,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.79 : 1,867.14 = 855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.79/1,867.14 = 855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.79x = 1,867.14 × 855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.79x = 1,596,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,614.75/1,352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.24

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