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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.91, 2,327.30 and 1,140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.91, 2,327.30 and 1,140.11 is: 1,708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.91 : 2,327.30 = 1,140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.91/2,327.30 = 1,140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.91x = 2,327.30 × 1,140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.91x = 2,653,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,378.00/1,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.65

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