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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.26, 2,323.56 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.26, 2,323.56 and 1,083 is: 1,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.26 : 2,323.56 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.26/2,323.56 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.26x = 2,323.56 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.26x = 2,516,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,415.48/1,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.32

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