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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.40, 1,994.81 and 856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.40, 1,994.81 and 856.08 is: 1,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.40 : 1,994.81 = 856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.40/1,994.81 = 856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.40x = 1,994.81 × 856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.40x = 1,707,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,712.66/1,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.48

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