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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.26, 1,955.85 and 857.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.26, 1,955.85 and 857.62 is: 1,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.26 : 1,955.85 = 857.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.26/1,955.85 = 857.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.26x = 1,955.85 × 857.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.26x = 1,677,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,376.08/1,417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.53

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