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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.85, 2,004.98 and 855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.85, 2,004.98 and 855.39 is: 1,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.85 : 2,004.98 = 855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.85/2,004.98 = 855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.85x = 2,004.98 × 855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.85x = 1,715,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,039.84/1,452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.47

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