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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.26, 1,950.87 and 1,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.26, 1,950.87 and 1,152.82 is: 1,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.26 : 1,950.87 = 1,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.26/1,950.87 = 1,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.26x = 1,950.87 × 1,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.26x = 2,249,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,001.95/1,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.11

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