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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.07, 2,323.26 and 1,085.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.07, 2,323.26 and 1,085.33 is: 1,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.07 : 2,323.26 = 1,085.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.07/2,323.26 = 1,085.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.07x = 2,323.26 × 1,085.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.07x = 2,521,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,509.58/1,550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.71

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