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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.46, 2,111.82 and 1,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.46, 2,111.82 and 1,259.52 is: 1,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.46 : 2,111.82 = 1,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.46/2,111.82 = 1,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.46x = 2,111.82 × 1,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.46x = 2,659,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,879.53/1,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.16

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