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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.68, 2,104.44 and 855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.68, 2,104.44 and 855.76 is: 1,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.68 : 2,104.44 = 855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.68/2,104.44 = 855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.68x = 2,104.44 × 855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.68x = 1,800,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,895.57/1,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.98

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