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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.66, 1,957.76 and 858.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.66, 1,957.76 and 858.99 is: 1,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.66 : 1,957.76 = 858.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.66/1,957.76 = 858.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.66x = 1,957.76 × 858.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.66x = 1,681,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,696.26/1,418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.41

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