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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.92, 2,005.68 and 856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.92, 2,005.68 and 856 is: 1,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.92 : 2,005.68 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.92/2,005.68 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.92x = 2,005.68 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.92x = 1,716,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,862.08/1,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.85

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