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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.00, 1,952.60 and 855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.00, 1,952.60 and 855.14 is: 1,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.00 : 1,952.60 = 855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.00/1,952.60 = 855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.00x = 1,952.60 × 855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.00x = 1,669,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,736.60/1,415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.03

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