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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.36, 2,115.56 and 951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.36, 2,115.56 and 951.20 is: 1,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.36 : 2,115.56 = 951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.36/2,115.56 = 951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.36x = 2,115.56 × 951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.36x = 2,012,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,320.67/1,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.81

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