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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.60, 2,322.96 and 963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.60, 2,322.96 and 963.75 is: 1,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.60 : 2,322.96 = 963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.60/2,322.96 = 963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.60x = 2,322.96 × 963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.60x = 2,238,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,752.70/1,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.80

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