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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.54, 2,330.07 and 677.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.54, 2,330.07 and 677.77 is: 1,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.54 : 2,330.07 = 677.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.54/2,330.07 = 677.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.54x = 2,330.07 × 677.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.54x = 1,579,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,251.54/1,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.90

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