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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.28, 1,194.57 and 855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.28, 1,194.57 and 855.69 is: 1,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.28 : 1,194.57 = 855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.28/1,194.57 = 855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.28x = 1,194.57 × 855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.28x = 1,022,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,181.60/871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.20

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