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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.53, 2,049.77 and 855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.53, 2,049.77 and 855.96 is: 1,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.53 : 2,049.77 = 855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.53/2,049.77 = 855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.53x = 2,049.77 × 855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.53x = 1,754,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,521.13/1,485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.07

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