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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.46, 2,328.55 and 968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.46, 2,328.55 and 968.02 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.46 : 2,328.55 = 968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.46/2,328.55 = 968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.46x = 2,328.55 × 968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.46x = 2,254,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,074.73/1,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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