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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.94, 2,122.68 and 829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.94, 2,122.68 and 829.50 is: 1,243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.94 : 2,122.68 = 829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.94/2,122.68 = 829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.94x = 2,122.68 × 829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.94x = 1,760,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,763.06/1,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.53

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