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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.74, 2,332.02 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.74, 2,332.02 and 580.76 is: 871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.74 : 2,332.02 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.74/2,332.02 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.74x = 2,332.02 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.74x = 1,354,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,345.39/1,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.11

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