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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.89, 2,330.80 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.89, 2,330.80 and 399.64 is: 599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.89 : 2,330.80 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.89/2,330.80 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.89x = 2,330.80 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.89x = 931,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,480.91/1,553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.45

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