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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.53, 2,123.24 and 722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.53, 2,123.24 and 722.19 is: 1,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.53 : 2,123.24 = 722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.53/2,123.24 = 722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.53x = 2,123.24 × 722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.53x = 1,533,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,375.18/1,415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.25

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