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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.20, 1,949.96 and 815.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.20, 1,949.96 and 815.55 is: 1,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.20 : 1,949.96 = 815.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.20/1,949.96 = 815.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.20x = 1,949.96 × 815.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.20x = 1,590,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,285.80/1,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.31

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