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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.59, 2,322.33 and 1,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.59, 2,322.33 and 1,136.80 is: 1,703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.59 : 2,322.33 = 1,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.59/2,322.33 = 1,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.59x = 2,322.33 × 1,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.59x = 2,640,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,023.20/1,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.69

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