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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.09, 2,095.14 and 855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.09, 2,095.14 and 855.01 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.09 : 2,095.14 = 855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.09/2,095.14 = 855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.09x = 2,095.14 × 855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.09x = 1,791,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,365.65/1,518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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