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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.22, 2,095.18 and 855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.22, 2,095.18 and 855.06 is: 1,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.22 : 2,095.18 = 855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.22/2,095.18 = 855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.22x = 2,095.18 × 855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.22x = 1,791,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,504.61/1,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.00

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