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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.95, 2,049.31 and 855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.95, 2,049.31 and 855.58 is: 1,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.95 : 2,049.31 = 855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.95/2,049.31 = 855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.95x = 2,049.31 × 855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.95x = 1,753,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,337.86/1,484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.74

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