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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.22, 2,095.15 and 855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.22, 2,095.15 and 855.08 is: 1,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.22 : 2,095.15 = 855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.22/2,095.15 = 855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.22x = 2,095.15 × 855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.22x = 1,791,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,523.96/1,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.02

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