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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.91, 2,123.98 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.91, 2,123.98 and 375.92 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.91 : 2,123.98 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.91/2,123.98 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.91x = 2,123.98 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.91x = 798,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,437.58/1,415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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