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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.48, 1,965.40 and 857.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.48, 1,965.40 and 857.18 is: 1,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.48 : 1,965.40 = 857.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.48/1,965.40 = 857.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.48x = 1,965.40 × 857.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.48x = 1,684,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,701.57/1,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.68

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