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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.33, 1,866.36 and 855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.33, 1,866.36 and 855.09 is: 1,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.33 : 1,866.36 = 855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.33/1,866.36 = 855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.33x = 1,866.36 × 855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.33x = 1,595,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,905.77/1,353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.24

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