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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.58, 2,136.43 and 959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.58, 2,136.43 and 959.09 is: 1,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.58 : 2,136.43 = 959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.58/2,136.43 = 959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.58x = 2,136.43 × 959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.58x = 2,049,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,025.79/1,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.31

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