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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.19, 2,331.28 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.19, 2,331.28 and 399.94 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.19 : 2,331.28 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.19/2,331.28 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.19x = 2,331.28 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.19x = 932,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,366.79/1,554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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