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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.79, 2,004.82 and 855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.79, 2,004.82 and 855.35 is: 1,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.79 : 2,004.82 = 855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.79/2,004.82 = 855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.79x = 2,004.82 × 855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.79x = 1,714,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,818.51/1,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.36

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