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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.37, 2,326.73 and 966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.37, 2,326.73 and 966.23 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.37 : 2,326.73 = 966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.37/2,326.73 = 966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.37x = 2,326.73 × 966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.37x = 2,248,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,148.59/1,550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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