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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.85, 1,952.72 and 855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.85, 1,952.72 and 855.39 is: 1,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.85 : 1,952.72 = 855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.85/1,952.72 = 855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.85x = 1,952.72 × 855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.85x = 1,670,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,337.16/1,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.58

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