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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.99, 1,955.84 and 857.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.99, 1,955.84 and 857.37 is: 1,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.99 : 1,955.84 = 857.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.99/1,955.84 = 857.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.99x = 1,955.84 × 857.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.99x = 1,676,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,874.25/1,416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.41

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