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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.20, 1,904.40 and 855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.20, 1,904.40 and 855.92 is: 1,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.20 : 1,904.40 = 855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.20/1,904.40 = 855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.20x = 1,904.40 × 855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.20x = 1,630,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,014.05/1,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.00

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