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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,550.20 and 924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,550.20 and 924.60 is: 1,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,550.20 = 924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,550.20 = 924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,550.20 × 924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 1,433,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,314.92/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.49

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