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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.95, 2,124.21 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.95, 2,124.21 and 757.82 is: 1,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.95 : 2,124.21 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.95/2,124.21 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.95x = 2,124.21 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.95x = 1,609,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,768.82/1,415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.88

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