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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.59, 2,329.49 and 936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.59, 2,329.49 and 936.75 is: 1,405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.59 : 2,329.49 = 936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.59/2,329.49 = 936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.59x = 2,329.49 × 936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.59x = 2,182,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,145.07/1,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.49

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