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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.25, 2,095.20 and 855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.25, 2,095.20 and 855.07 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.25 : 2,095.20 = 855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.25/2,095.20 = 855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.25x = 2,095.20 × 855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.25x = 1,791,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,542.66/1,518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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