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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.51, 2,138.99 and 1,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.51, 2,138.99 and 1,079.56 is: 1,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.51 : 2,138.99 = 1,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.51/2,138.99 = 1,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.51x = 2,138.99 × 1,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.51x = 2,309,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,162.70/1,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.30

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