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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.07, 2,122.59 and 549.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.07, 2,122.59 and 549.57 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.07 : 2,122.59 = 549.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.07/2,122.59 = 549.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.07x = 2,122.59 × 549.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.07x = 1,166,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,511.79/1,415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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