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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.33, 2,325.50 and 1,090.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.33, 2,325.50 and 1,090.17 is: 1,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.33 : 2,325.50 = 1,090.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.33/2,325.50 = 1,090.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.33x = 2,325.50 × 1,090.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.33x = 2,535,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,190.34/1,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.26

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