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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.96, 2,105.10 and 855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.96, 2,105.10 and 855.46 is: 1,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.96 : 2,105.10 = 855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.96/2,105.10 = 855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.96x = 2,105.10 × 855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.96x = 1,800,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,828.85/1,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.77

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