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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.21, 2,331.34 and 617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.21, 2,331.34 and 617.39 is: 926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.21 : 2,331.34 = 617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.21/2,331.34 = 617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.21x = 2,331.34 × 617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.21x = 1,439,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,331.26/1,554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.09

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