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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.08, 2,324.42 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.08, 2,324.42 and 1,029.44 is: 1,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.08 : 2,324.42 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.08/2,324.42 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.08x = 2,324.42 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.08x = 2,392,859.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,859.31/1,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.69

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