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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.17, 2,122.64 and 955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.17, 2,122.64 and 955.90 is: 1,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.17 : 2,122.64 = 955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.17/2,122.64 = 955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.17x = 2,122.64 × 955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.17x = 2,029,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,037.07/1,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.77

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