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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.45, 2,322.68 and 1,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.45, 2,322.68 and 1,029.15 is: 1,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.45 : 2,322.68 = 1,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.45/2,322.68 = 1,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.45x = 2,322.68 × 1,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.45x = 2,390,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,380.98/1,548.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.73

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