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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.89, 2,144.23 and 964.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.89, 2,144.23 and 964.45 is: 1,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.89 : 2,144.23 = 964.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.89/2,144.23 = 964.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.89x = 2,144.23 × 964.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.89x = 2,068,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,002.62/1,553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.86

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