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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.76, 1,951.03 and 854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.76, 1,951.03 and 854.33 is: 1,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.76 : 1,951.03 = 854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.76/1,951.03 = 854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.76x = 1,951.03 × 854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.76x = 1,666,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,809.43/1,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.99

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