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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.15, 2,322.49 and 964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.15, 2,322.49 and 964.29 is: 1,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.15 : 2,322.49 = 964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.15/2,322.49 = 964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.15x = 2,322.49 × 964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.15x = 2,239,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,553.88/1,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.67

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