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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.36, 1,955.58 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.36, 1,955.58 and 858.14 is: 1,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.36 : 1,955.58 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.36/1,955.58 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.36x = 1,955.58 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.36x = 1,678,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,161.42/1,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.01

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