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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.70, 2,139.33 and 991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.70, 2,139.33 and 991.02 is: 1,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.70 : 2,139.33 = 991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.70/2,139.33 = 991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.70x = 2,139.33 × 991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.70x = 2,120,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,118.82/1,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.20

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