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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553, 2,329.86 and 1,119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553, 2,329.86 and 1,119.38 is: 1,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553 : 2,329.86 = 1,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553/2,329.86 = 1,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553x = 2,329.86 × 1,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553x = 2,607,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,998.69/1,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.33

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