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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.44, 2,322.60 and 1,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.44, 2,322.60 and 1,134.82 is: 1,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.44 : 2,322.60 = 1,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.44/2,322.60 = 1,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.44x = 2,322.60 × 1,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.44x = 2,635,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,732.93/1,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.99

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