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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.99, 2,119.86 and 921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.99, 2,119.86 and 921.86 is: 1,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.99 : 2,119.86 = 921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.99/2,119.86 = 921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.99x = 2,119.86 × 921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.99x = 1,954,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,203.54/1,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.10

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