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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.56, 2,327.62 and 821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.56, 2,327.62 and 821.54 is: 1,230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.56 : 2,327.62 = 821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.56/2,327.62 = 821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.56x = 2,327.62 × 821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.56x = 1,912,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,232.93/1,553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.87

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