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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.59, 2,331.89 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.59, 2,331.89 and 400.25 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.59 : 2,331.89 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.59/2,331.89 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.59x = 2,331.89 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.59x = 933,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,336.97/1,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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