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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.78, 1,954.80 and 857.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.78, 1,954.80 and 857.07 is: 1,182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.78 : 1,954.80 = 857.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.78/1,954.80 = 857.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.78x = 1,954.80 × 857.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.78x = 1,675,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,400.44/1,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.54

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