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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.39, 1,954.64 and 856.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.39, 1,954.64 and 856.92 is: 1,182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.39 : 1,954.64 = 856.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.39/1,954.64 = 856.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.39x = 1,954.64 × 856.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.39x = 1,674,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,965.82/1,416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.56

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