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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.74, 2,119.50 and 866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.74, 2,119.50 and 866.24 is: 1,296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.74 : 2,119.50 = 866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.74/2,119.50 = 866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.74x = 2,119.50 × 866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.74x = 1,836,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,000.98/1,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.85

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