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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.88, 2,331.62 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.88, 2,331.62 and 688.80 is: 1,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.88 : 2,331.62 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.88/2,331.62 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.88x = 2,331.62 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.88x = 1,606,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,019.86/1,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.55

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