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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.60, 2,331.86 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.60, 2,331.86 and 384.60 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.60 : 2,331.86 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.60/2,331.86 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.60x = 2,331.86 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.60x = 896,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,831.43/1,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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