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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.24, 2,049.62 and 855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.24, 2,049.62 and 855.88 is: 1,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.24 : 2,049.62 = 855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.24/2,049.62 = 855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.24x = 2,049.62 × 855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.24x = 1,754,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,219.67/1,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.10

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