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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.28, 1,954.32 and 856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.28, 1,954.32 and 856.84 is: 1,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.28 : 1,954.32 = 856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.28/1,954.32 = 856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.28x = 1,954.32 × 856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.28x = 1,674,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,539.55/1,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.35

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