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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.65, 2,328.27 and 1,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.65, 2,328.27 and 1,032.02 is: 1,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.65 : 2,328.27 = 1,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.65/2,328.27 = 1,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.65x = 2,328.27 × 1,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.65x = 2,402,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,804.40/1,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.55

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