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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.54, 2,325.19 and 893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.54, 2,325.19 and 893.62 is: 1,339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.54 : 2,325.19 = 893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.54/2,325.19 = 893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.54x = 2,325.19 × 893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.54x = 2,077,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,836.29/1,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.21

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