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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.94, 2,121.03 and 953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.94, 2,121.03 and 953.94 is: 1,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.94 : 2,121.03 = 953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.94/2,121.03 = 953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.94x = 2,121.03 × 953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.94x = 2,023,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,335.36/1,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.97

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