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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.73, 1,957.35 and 858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.73, 1,957.35 and 858.22 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.73 : 1,957.35 = 858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.73/1,957.35 = 858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.73x = 1,957.35 × 858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.73x = 1,679,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,835.24/1,418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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