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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.80, 2,327.34 and 1,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.80, 2,327.34 and 1,162.52 is: 1,740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.80 : 2,327.34 = 1,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.80/2,327.34 = 1,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.80x = 2,327.34 × 1,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.80x = 2,705,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,579.30/1,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.15

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