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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.25, 2,329.90 and 1,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.25, 2,329.90 and 1,263.08 is: 1,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.25 : 2,329.90 = 1,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.25/2,329.90 = 1,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.25x = 2,329.90 × 1,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.25x = 2,942,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,850.09/1,552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.86

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