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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.54, 1,954.86 and 856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.54, 1,954.86 and 856.94 is: 1,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.54 : 1,954.86 = 856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.54/1,954.86 = 856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.54x = 1,954.86 × 856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.54x = 1,675,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,184.74/1,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.59

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