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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.11, 2,331.94 and 968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.11, 2,331.94 and 968.96 is: 1,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.11 : 2,331.94 = 968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.11/2,331.94 = 968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.11x = 2,331.94 × 968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.11x = 2,259,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,542.50/1,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.92

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