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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.46, 1,904.43 and 856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.46, 1,904.43 and 856.39 is: 1,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.46 : 1,904.43 = 856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.46/1,904.43 = 856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.46x = 1,904.43 × 856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.46x = 1,630,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,934.81/1,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.44

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