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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.40, 2,122.02 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.40, 2,122.02 and 550.32 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.40 : 2,122.02 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.40/2,122.02 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.40x = 2,122.02 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.40x = 1,167,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,790.05/1,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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