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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.70, 2,321.46 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.70, 2,321.46 and 1,030.14 is: 1,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.70 : 2,321.46 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.70/2,321.46 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.70x = 2,321.46 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.70x = 2,391,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,428.80/1,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.16

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