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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.92, 1,954.20 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.92, 1,954.20 and 1,182.96 is: 1,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.92 : 1,954.20 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.92/1,954.20 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.92x = 1,954.20 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.92x = 2,311,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,740.43/1,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.68

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