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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.16, 2,327.12 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.16, 2,327.12 and 440.56 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.16 : 2,327.12 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.16/2,327.12 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.16x = 2,327.12 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.16x = 1,025,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,235.99/1,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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