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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.85, 1,995.13 and 856.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.85, 1,995.13 and 856.27 is: 1,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.85 : 1,995.13 = 856.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.85/1,995.13 = 856.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.85x = 1,995.13 × 856.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.85x = 1,708,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,373.53/1,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.57

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