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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.93, 2,123.69 and 376.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.93, 2,123.69 and 376.00 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.93 : 2,123.69 = 376.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.93/2,123.69 = 376.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.93x = 2,123.69 × 376.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.93x = 798,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,503.07/1,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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