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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.52, 2,325.42 and 856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.52, 2,325.42 and 856.98 is: 1,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.52 : 2,325.42 = 856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.52/2,325.42 = 856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.52x = 2,325.42 × 856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.52x = 1,992,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,838.43/1,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.27

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