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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.36, 2,337.73 and 1,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.36, 2,337.73 and 1,122.52 is: 1,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.36 : 2,337.73 = 1,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.36/2,337.73 = 1,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.36x = 2,337.73 × 1,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.36x = 2,624,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,148.68/1,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.43

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