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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.35, 2,331.79 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.35, 2,331.79 and 617.02 is: 925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.35 : 2,331.79 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.35/2,331.79 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.35x = 2,331.79 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.35x = 1,438,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,753.69/1,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.63

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