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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.94, 2,322.48 and 932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.94, 2,322.48 and 932.18 is: 1,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.94 : 2,322.48 = 932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.94/2,322.48 = 932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.94x = 2,322.48 × 932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.94x = 2,164,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,969.41/1,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.81

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