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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.96, 2,325.68 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.96, 2,325.68 and 901.92 is: 1,352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.96 : 2,325.68 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.96/2,325.68 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.96x = 2,325.68 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.96x = 2,097,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,577.31/1,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.44

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