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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.90, 2,096.13 and 855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.90, 2,096.13 and 855.72 is: 1,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.90 : 2,096.13 = 855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.90/2,096.13 = 855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.90x = 2,096.13 × 855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.90x = 1,793,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,685.60/1,518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.91

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