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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.80, 2,327.96 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.80, 2,327.96 and 974 is: 1,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.80 : 2,327.96 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.80/2,327.96 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.80x = 2,327.96 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.80x = 2,267,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,433.04/1,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.11

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