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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.47, 2,325.36 and 965.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.47, 2,325.36 and 965.33 is: 1,448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.47 : 2,325.36 = 965.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.47/2,325.36 = 965.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.47x = 2,325.36 × 965.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.47x = 2,244,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,739.77/1,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.71

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