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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.22, 2,122.40 and 867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.22, 2,122.40 and 867.66 is: 1,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.22 : 2,122.40 = 867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.22/2,122.40 = 867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.22x = 2,122.40 × 867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.22x = 1,841,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,521.58/1,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.23

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