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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.52, 2,104.44 and 855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.52, 2,104.44 and 855.04 is: 1,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.52 : 2,104.44 = 855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.52/2,104.44 = 855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.52x = 2,104.44 × 855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.52x = 1,799,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,380.38/1,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.14

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