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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.96, 1,953 and 855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.96, 1,953 and 855.44 is: 1,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.96 : 1,953 = 855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.96/1,953 = 855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.96x = 1,953 × 855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.96x = 1,670,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,674.32/1,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.72

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