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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.74, 2,123.60 and 1,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.74, 2,123.60 and 1,233.26 is: 1,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.74 : 2,123.60 = 1,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.74/2,123.60 = 1,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.74x = 2,123.60 × 1,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.74x = 2,618,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,950.94/1,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.88

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