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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,178.96 and 814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,178.96 and 814.11 is: 1,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,178.96 = 814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,178.96 = 814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,178.96 × 814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 959,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,797.95/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.52

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