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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.08, 1,950.78 and 994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.08, 1,950.78 and 994.12 is: 1,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.08 : 1,950.78 = 994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.08/1,950.78 = 994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.08x = 1,950.78 × 994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.08x = 1,939,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,309.41/1,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.46

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