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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.89, 2,324.36 and 1,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.89, 2,324.36 and 1,029.47 is: 1,544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.89 : 2,324.36 = 1,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.89/2,324.36 = 1,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.89x = 2,324.36 × 1,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.89x = 2,392,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,858.89/1,548.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.89

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