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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.92, 1,994.94 and 856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.92, 1,994.94 and 856.24 is: 1,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.92 : 1,994.94 = 856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.92/1,994.94 = 856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.92x = 1,994.94 × 856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.92x = 1,708,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,147.43/1,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.36

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