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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.58 and 857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.58 and 857.45 is: 1,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.96 : 1,955.58 = 857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.96/1,955.58 = 857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.96x = 1,955.58 × 857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.96x = 1,676,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,813.74/1,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.39

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