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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.43, 2,123.51 and 645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.43, 2,123.51 and 645.75 is: 968.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.43 : 2,123.51 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.43/2,123.51 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.43x = 2,123.51 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.43x = 1,371,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,253.35/1,415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.79

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