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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.73, 1,955.20 and 857.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.73, 1,955.20 and 857.23 is: 1,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.73 : 1,955.20 = 857.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.73/1,955.20 = 857.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.73x = 1,955.20 × 857.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.73x = 1,676,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,056.10/1,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.05

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