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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.50, 1,948.80 and 915.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.50, 1,948.80 and 915.52 is: 1,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.50 : 1,948.80 = 915.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.50/1,948.80 = 915.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.50x = 1,948.80 × 915.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.50x = 1,784,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,165.38/1,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.13

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