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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.69, 2,095.80 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.69, 2,095.80 and 855.56 is: 1,180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.69 : 2,095.80 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.69/2,095.80 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.69x = 2,095.80 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.69x = 1,793,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,072.17/1,518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.67

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