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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.37, 1,957.73 and 858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.37, 1,957.73 and 858.75 is: 1,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.37 : 1,957.73 = 858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.37/1,957.73 = 858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.37x = 1,957.73 × 858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.37x = 1,681,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,200.64/1,418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.30

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