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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.30, 2,206.27 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.30, 2,206.27 and 855.18 is: 1,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.30 : 2,206.27 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.30/2,206.27 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.30x = 2,206.27 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.30x = 1,886,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,757.98/1,471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.37

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