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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.03, 2,322.33 and 808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.03, 2,322.33 and 808.31 is: 1,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.03 : 2,322.33 = 808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.03/2,322.33 = 808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.03x = 2,322.33 × 808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.03x = 1,877,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,162.56/1,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.83

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