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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.24, 2,138.52 and 1,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.24, 2,138.52 and 1,026.08 is: 1,415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.24 : 2,138.52 = 1,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.24/2,138.52 = 1,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.24x = 2,138.52 × 1,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.24x = 2,194,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,292.60/1,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.45

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