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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.14, 1,955.67 and 857.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.14, 1,955.67 and 857.67 is: 1,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.14 : 1,955.67 = 857.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.14/1,955.67 = 857.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.14x = 1,955.67 × 857.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.14x = 1,677,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,319.49/1,417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.59

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