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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554, 2,330.28 and 513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554, 2,330.28 and 513.84 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554 : 2,330.28 = 513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554/2,330.28 = 513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554x = 2,330.28 × 513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554x = 1,197,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,391.08/1,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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