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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.68, 2,049.58 and 856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.68, 2,049.58 and 856.04 is: 1,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.68 : 2,049.58 = 856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.68/2,049.58 = 856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.68x = 2,049.58 × 856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.68x = 1,754,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,522.46/1,485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.96

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