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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.60, 2,117.92 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.60, 2,117.92 and 951.16 is: 1,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.60 : 2,117.92 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.60/2,117.92 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.60x = 2,117.92 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.60x = 2,014,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,480.79/1,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.06

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