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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.24, 2,122.87 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.24, 2,122.87 and 375.22 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.24 : 2,122.87 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.24/2,122.87 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.24x = 2,122.87 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.24x = 796,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,548.71/1,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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