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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.61, 2,328.79 and 579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.61, 2,328.79 and 579.32 is: 868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.61 : 2,328.79 = 579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.61/2,328.79 = 579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.61x = 2,328.79 × 579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.61x = 1,349,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,114.62/1,553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.37

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