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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.14, 2,323.77 and 1,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.14, 2,323.77 and 1,063.42 is: 1,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.14 : 2,323.77 = 1,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.14/2,323.77 = 1,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.14x = 2,323.77 × 1,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.14x = 2,471,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,143.49/1,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.14

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