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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.07, 2,322.37 and 818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.07, 2,322.37 and 818.03 is: 1,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.07 : 2,322.37 = 818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.07/2,322.37 = 818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.07x = 2,322.37 × 818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.07x = 1,899,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,764.24/1,550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.60

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