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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.67, 2,095.57 and 855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.67, 2,095.57 and 855.52 is: 1,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.67 : 2,095.57 = 855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.67/2,095.57 = 855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.67x = 2,095.57 × 855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.67x = 1,792,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,802.05/1,518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.51

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