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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.04, 2,096.37 and 855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.04, 2,096.37 and 855.92 is: 1,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.04 : 2,096.37 = 855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.04/2,096.37 = 855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.04x = 2,096.37 × 855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.04x = 1,794,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,325.01/1,519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.22

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