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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.09, 1,956.60 and 858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.09, 1,956.60 and 858.47 is: 1,184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.09 : 1,956.60 = 858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.09/1,956.60 = 858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.09x = 1,956.60 × 858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.09x = 1,679,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,682.40/1,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.47

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