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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.96, 2,124.05 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.96, 2,124.05 and 375.93 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.96 : 2,124.05 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.96/2,124.05 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.96x = 2,124.05 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.96x = 798,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,494.12/1,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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