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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.90, 2,327.77 and 1,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.90, 2,327.77 and 1,006.46 is: 1,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.90 : 2,327.77 = 1,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.90/2,327.77 = 1,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.90x = 2,327.77 × 1,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.90x = 2,342,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,802.36/1,553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.70

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