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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.89, 2,201.20 and 555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.89, 2,201.20 and 555.25 is: 832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.89 : 2,201.20 = 555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.89/2,201.20 = 555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.89x = 2,201.20 × 555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.89x = 1,222,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,213.52/1,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.63

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