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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.61, 2,331.42 and 514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.61, 2,331.42 and 514.37 is: 771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.61 : 2,331.42 = 514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.61/2,331.42 = 514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.61x = 2,331.42 × 514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.61x = 1,199,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,212.51/1,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.39

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