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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.80, 2,139.54 and 1,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.80, 2,139.54 and 1,215.94 is: 1,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.80 : 2,139.54 = 1,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.80/2,139.54 = 1,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.80x = 2,139.54 × 1,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.80x = 2,601,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,552.27/1,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.55

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