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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.46, 1,867.02 and 855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.46, 1,867.02 and 855.91 is: 1,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.46 : 1,867.02 = 855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.46/1,867.02 = 855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.46x = 1,867.02 × 855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.46x = 1,598,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,001.09/1,353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.68

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