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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.92, 2,327.50 and 973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.92, 2,327.50 and 973.96 is: 1,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.92 : 2,327.50 = 973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.92/2,327.50 = 973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.92x = 2,327.50 × 973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.92x = 2,266,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,891.90/1,553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.82

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