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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.88, 2,108.50 and 1,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.88, 2,108.50 and 1,332 is: 1,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.88 : 2,108.50 = 1,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.88/2,108.50 = 1,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.88x = 2,108.50 × 1,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.88x = 2,808,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,518.67/1,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.59

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