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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.77, 2,323.06 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.77, 2,323.06 and 934.16 is: 1,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.77 : 2,323.06 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.77/2,323.06 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.77x = 2,323.06 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.77x = 2,170,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,095.78/1,550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.37

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