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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.90, 2,120.60 and 1,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.90, 2,120.60 and 1,026.38 is: 1,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.90 : 2,120.60 = 1,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.90/2,120.60 = 1,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.90x = 2,120.60 × 1,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.90x = 2,176,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,541.43/1,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.21

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