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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.54, 2,332.62 and 630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.54, 2,332.62 and 630.78 is: 946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.54 : 2,332.62 = 630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.54/2,332.62 = 630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.54x = 2,332.62 × 630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.54x = 1,471,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,370.04/1,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.50

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