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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.52, 2,324.94 and 901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.52, 2,324.94 and 901.28 is: 1,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.52 : 2,324.94 = 901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.52/2,324.94 = 901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.52x = 2,324.94 × 901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.52x = 2,095,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,421.92/1,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.69

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