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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.93, 1,954.67 and 944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.93, 1,954.67 and 944.10 is: 1,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.93 : 1,954.67 = 944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.93/1,954.67 = 944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.93x = 1,954.67 × 944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.93x = 1,845,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,399.23/1,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.32

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