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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.84, 1,995.78 and 856.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.84, 1,995.78 and 856.58 is: 1,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.84 : 1,995.78 = 856.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.84/1,995.78 = 856.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.84x = 1,995.78 × 856.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.84x = 1,709,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,545.23/1,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.39

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