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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.88, 2,329.02 and 1,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.88, 2,329.02 and 1,281.16 is: 1,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.88 : 2,329.02 = 1,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.88/2,329.02 = 1,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.88x = 2,329.02 × 1,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.88x = 2,983,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,847.26/1,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.26

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