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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.10, 2,321.55 and 966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.10, 2,321.55 and 966.90 is: 1,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.10 : 2,321.55 = 966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.10/2,321.55 = 966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.10x = 2,321.55 × 966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.10x = 2,244,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,706.70/1,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.10

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