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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.92, 2,143.49 and 923.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.92, 2,143.49 and 923.89 is: 1,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.92 : 2,143.49 = 923.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.92/2,143.49 = 923.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.92x = 2,143.49 × 923.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.92x = 1,980,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,348.98/1,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.24

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