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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.56, 2,141.24 and 961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.56, 2,141.24 and 961.88 is: 1,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.56 : 2,141.24 = 961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.56/2,141.24 = 961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.56x = 2,141.24 × 961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.56x = 2,059,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,600.42/1,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.44

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