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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.63, 2,322.39 and 1,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.63, 2,322.39 and 1,140.66 is: 1,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.63 : 2,322.39 = 1,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.63/2,322.39 = 1,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.63x = 2,322.39 × 1,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.63x = 2,649,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,057.38/1,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.27

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