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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.32, 2,331.62 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.32, 2,331.62 and 676.24 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.32 : 2,331.62 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.32/2,331.62 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.32x = 2,331.62 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.32x = 1,576,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,734.71/1,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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