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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.40, 2,331.64 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.40, 2,331.64 and 514.40 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.40 : 2,331.64 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.40/2,331.64 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.40x = 2,331.64 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.40x = 1,199,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,395.62/1,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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