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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.85, 2,139.62 and 1,107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.85, 2,139.62 and 1,107.99 is: 1,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.85 : 2,139.62 = 1,107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.85/2,139.62 = 1,107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.85x = 2,139.62 × 1,107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.85x = 2,370,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,672.02/1,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.63

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