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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.66, 1,956.54 and 858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.66, 1,956.54 and 858.32 is: 1,184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.66 : 1,956.54 = 858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.66/1,956.54 = 858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.66x = 1,956.54 × 858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.66x = 1,679,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,337.41/1,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.58

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