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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.34, 2,122.92 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.34, 2,122.92 and 645.84 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.34 : 2,122.92 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.34/2,122.92 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.34x = 2,122.92 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.34x = 1,371,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,066.65/1,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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