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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.72, 2,206.29 and 855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.72, 2,206.29 and 855.54 is: 1,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.72 : 2,206.29 = 855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.72/2,206.29 = 855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.72x = 2,206.29 × 855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.72x = 1,887,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,569.35/1,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.82

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