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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.04, 2,323.80 and 975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.04, 2,323.80 and 975.92 is: 1,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.04 : 2,323.80 = 975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.04/2,323.80 = 975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.04x = 2,323.80 × 975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.04x = 2,267,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,842.90/1,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.03

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