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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.26, 1,954.47 and 856.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.26, 1,954.47 and 856.62 is: 1,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.26 : 1,954.47 = 856.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.26/1,954.47 = 856.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.26x = 1,954.47 × 856.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.26x = 1,674,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,241.30/1,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.15

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