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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.76, 2,122.56 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.76, 2,122.56 and 549.36 is: 823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.76 : 2,122.56 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.76/2,122.56 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.76x = 2,122.56 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.76x = 1,166,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,049.56/1,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.62

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