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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.96, 2,327.24 and 1,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.96, 2,327.24 and 1,031.33 is: 1,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.96 : 2,327.24 = 1,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.96/2,327.24 = 1,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.96x = 2,327.24 × 1,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.96x = 2,400,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,135.64/1,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.52

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