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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.91, 2,323.92 and 1,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.91, 2,323.92 and 1,004.16 is: 1,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.91 : 2,323.92 = 1,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.91/2,323.92 = 1,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.91x = 2,323.92 × 1,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.91x = 2,333,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,587.51/1,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.66

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