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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.38, 2,332.26 and 823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.38, 2,332.26 and 823.78 is: 1,236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.38 : 2,332.26 = 823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.38/2,332.26 = 823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.38x = 2,332.26 × 823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.38x = 1,921,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,272.06/1,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.04

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