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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,180.25 and 816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,180.25 and 816.18 is: 1,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,180.25 = 816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,180.25 = 816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,180.25 × 816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 963,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,296.79/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.48

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