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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.62, 2,320.52 and 1,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.62, 2,320.52 and 1,269.73 is: 1,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.62 : 2,320.52 = 1,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.62/2,320.52 = 1,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.62x = 2,320.52 × 1,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.62x = 2,946,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,421.71/1,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.16

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