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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.30, 2,331.12 and 514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.30, 2,331.12 and 514.06 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.30 : 2,331.12 = 514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.30/2,331.12 = 514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.30x = 2,331.12 × 514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.30x = 1,198,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,321.32/1,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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