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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.04, 1,993.80 and 855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.04, 1,993.80 and 855.24 is: 1,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.04 : 1,993.80 = 855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.04/1,993.80 = 855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.04x = 1,993.80 × 855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.04x = 1,705,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,177.51/1,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.02

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