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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.93, 1,866.52 and 855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.93, 1,866.52 and 855.38 is: 1,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.93 : 1,866.52 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.93/1,866.52 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.93x = 1,866.52 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.93x = 1,596,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,583.88/1,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.09

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