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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.34, 1,953.11 and 856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.34, 1,953.11 and 856.04 is: 1,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.34 : 1,953.11 = 856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.34/1,953.11 = 856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.34x = 1,953.11 × 856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.34x = 1,671,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,932.66/1,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.29

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