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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.44, 2,064.06 and 855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.44, 2,064.06 and 855.65 is: 1,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.44 : 2,064.06 = 855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.44/2,064.06 = 855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.44x = 2,064.06 × 855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.44x = 1,766,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,118.10/1,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.11

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