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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.31, 1,953.74 and 856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.31, 1,953.74 and 856.96 is: 1,182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.31 : 1,953.74 = 856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.31/1,953.74 = 856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.31x = 1,953.74 × 856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.31x = 1,674,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,277.03/1,416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.14

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