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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.49, 2,123.79 and 634.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.49, 2,123.79 and 634.95 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.49 : 2,123.79 = 634.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.49/2,123.79 = 634.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.49x = 2,123.79 × 634.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.49x = 1,348,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,500.46/1,415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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