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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,280.02 and 835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,280.02 and 835.13 is: 1,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,280.02 = 835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,280.02 = 835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,280.02 × 835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 1,068,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,983.10/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.24

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