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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.12, 2,329.56 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.12, 2,329.56 and 676.08 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.12 : 2,329.56 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.12/2,329.56 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.12x = 2,329.56 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.12x = 1,574,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,968.92/1,554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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