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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.26, 2,095.47 and 855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.26, 2,095.47 and 855.27 is: 1,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.26 : 2,095.47 = 855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.26/2,095.47 = 855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.26x = 2,095.47 × 855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.26x = 1,792,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,192.63/1,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.43

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