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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.52, 2,139.96 and 1,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.52, 2,139.96 and 1,237.28 is: 1,705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.52 : 2,139.96 = 1,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.52/2,139.96 = 1,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.52x = 2,139.96 × 1,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.52x = 2,647,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,729.71/1,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.44

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