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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.51, 1,954.83 and 857.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.51, 1,954.83 and 857.08 is: 1,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.51 : 1,954.83 = 857.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.51/1,954.83 = 857.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.51x = 1,954.83 × 857.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.51x = 1,675,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,441.41/1,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.80

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