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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.66, 1,955.16 and 857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.66, 1,955.16 and 857.32 is: 1,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.66 : 1,955.16 = 857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.66/1,955.16 = 857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.66x = 1,955.16 × 857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.66x = 1,676,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,203.54/1,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.21

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