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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.57, 2,049.97 and 856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.57, 2,049.97 and 856.06 is: 1,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.57 : 2,049.97 = 856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.57/2,049.97 = 856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.57x = 2,049.97 × 856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.57x = 1,754,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,902.95/1,485.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.30

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