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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.13, 2,323.69 and 972.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.13, 2,323.69 and 972.41 is: 1,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.13 : 2,323.69 = 972.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.13/2,323.69 = 972.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.13x = 2,323.69 × 972.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.13x = 2,259,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,565.34/1,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.61

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