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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.70, 1,952.33 and 936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.70, 1,952.33 and 936.32 is: 1,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.70 : 1,952.33 = 936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.70/1,952.33 = 936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.70x = 1,952.33 × 936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.70x = 1,827,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,991.18/1,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.23

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