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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.97, 2,330.05 and 580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.97, 2,330.05 and 580.15 is: 869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.97 : 2,330.05 = 580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.97/2,330.05 = 580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.97x = 2,330.05 × 580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.97x = 1,351,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,778.51/1,553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.89

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