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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.12, 2,321.52 and 1,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.12, 2,321.52 and 1,223.30 is: 1,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.12 : 2,321.52 = 1,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.12/2,321.52 = 1,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.12x = 2,321.52 × 1,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.12x = 2,839,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,915.42/1,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.06

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