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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.10, 1,993.89 and 855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.10, 1,993.89 and 855.78 is: 1,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.10 : 1,993.89 = 855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.10/1,993.89 = 855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.10x = 1,993.89 × 855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.10x = 1,706,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,331.18/1,445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.77

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