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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.40, 1,953.66 and 855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.40, 1,953.66 and 855.87 is: 1,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.40 : 1,953.66 = 855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.40/1,953.66 = 855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.40x = 1,953.66 × 855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.40x = 1,672,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,078.98/1,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.35

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