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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.70, 2,122.02 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.70, 2,122.02 and 636.12 is: 953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.70 : 2,122.02 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.70/2,122.02 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.70x = 2,122.02 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.70x = 1,349,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,859.36/1,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.49

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