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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.18, 2,095.06 and 855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.18, 2,095.06 and 855.02 is: 1,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.18 : 2,095.06 = 855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.18/2,095.06 = 855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.18x = 2,095.06 × 855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.18x = 1,791,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,318.20/1,518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.91

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