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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.76, 1,955.14 and 857.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.76, 1,955.14 and 857.22 is: 1,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.76 : 1,955.14 = 857.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.76/1,955.14 = 857.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.76x = 1,955.14 × 857.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.76x = 1,675,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,985.11/1,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.97

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