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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.92, 1,954.88 and 911.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.92, 1,954.88 and 911.99 is: 1,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.92 : 1,954.88 = 911.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.92/1,954.88 = 911.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.92x = 1,954.88 × 911.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.92x = 1,782,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,831.34/1,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.14

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