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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.87, 2,121.06 and 797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.87, 2,121.06 and 797.69 is: 1,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.87 : 2,121.06 = 797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.87/2,121.06 = 797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.87x = 2,121.06 × 797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.87x = 1,691,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,948.35/1,415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.99

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