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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.23 and 858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.23 and 858.62 is: 1,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.26 : 1,957.23 = 858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.26/1,957.23 = 858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.26x = 1,957.23 × 858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.26x = 1,680,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,516.82/1,418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.91

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