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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.87, 2,096.08 and 855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.87, 2,096.08 and 855.71 is: 1,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.87 : 2,096.08 = 855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.87/2,096.08 = 855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.87x = 2,096.08 × 855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.87x = 1,793,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,631.86/1,518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.90

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