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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.30, 2,329.95 and 688.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.30, 2,329.95 and 688.22 is: 1,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.30 : 2,329.95 = 688.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.30/2,329.95 = 688.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.30x = 2,329.95 × 688.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.30x = 1,603,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,506.54/1,553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.33

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