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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.66, 2,140.63 and 1,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.66, 2,140.63 and 1,053.32 is: 1,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.66 : 2,140.63 = 1,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.66/2,140.63 = 1,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.66x = 2,140.63 × 1,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.66x = 2,254,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,755.06/1,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.07

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