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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.96, 2,327.84 and 935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.96, 2,327.84 and 935.80 is: 1,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.96 : 2,327.84 = 935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.96/2,327.84 = 935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.96x = 2,327.84 × 935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.96x = 2,178,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,392.67/1,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.83

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