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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.82, 2,325.96 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.82, 2,325.96 and 964.92 is: 1,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.82 : 2,325.96 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.82/2,325.96 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.82x = 2,325.96 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.82x = 2,244,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,365.32/1,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.21

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