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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.55, 1,955.48 and 857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.55, 1,955.48 and 857.70 is: 1,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.55 : 1,955.48 = 857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.55/1,955.48 = 857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.55x = 1,955.48 × 857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.55x = 1,677,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,210.91/1,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.18

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