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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.45, 1,552.21 and 1,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.45, 1,552.21 and 1,049.45 is: 1,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.45 : 1,552.21 = 1,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.45/1,552.21 = 1,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.45x = 1,552.21 × 1,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.45x = 1,628,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,956.40/1,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.21

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