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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.65, 2,329.79 and 1,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.65, 2,329.79 and 1,004.69 is: 1,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.65 : 2,329.79 = 1,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.65/2,329.79 = 1,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.65x = 2,329.79 × 1,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.65x = 2,340,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,700.04/1,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.55

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