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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.58, 1,952.13 and 1,121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.58, 1,952.13 and 1,121.55 is: 1,546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.58 : 1,952.13 = 1,121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.58/1,952.13 = 1,121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.58x = 1,952.13 × 1,121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.58x = 2,189,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,411.40/1,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.65

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