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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.85, 2,325.06 and 1,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.85, 2,325.06 and 1,062.42 is: 1,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.85 : 2,325.06 = 1,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.85/2,325.06 = 1,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.85x = 2,325.06 × 1,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.85x = 2,470,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,190.25/1,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.80

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