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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,280.46 and 750.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,280.46 and 750.09 is: 1,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,280.46 = 750.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,280.46 = 750.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,280.46 × 750.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 960,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,460.24/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.11

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