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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.44, 2,123.28 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.44, 2,123.28 and 375.60 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.44 : 2,123.28 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.44/2,123.28 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.44x = 2,123.28 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.44x = 797,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,503.97/1,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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