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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.76, 2,050.20 and 856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.76, 2,050.20 and 856.28 is: 1,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.76 : 2,050.20 = 856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.76/2,050.20 = 856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.76x = 2,050.20 × 856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.76x = 1,755,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,545.26/1,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.58

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