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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.80, 2,135.70 and 1,106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.80, 2,135.70 and 1,106.46 is: 1,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.80 : 2,135.70 = 1,106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.80/2,135.70 = 1,106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.80x = 2,135.70 × 1,106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.80x = 2,363,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,066.62/1,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.76

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