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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.77, 2,332.26 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.77, 2,332.26 and 580.85 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.77 : 2,332.26 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.77/2,332.26 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.77x = 2,332.26 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.77x = 1,354,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,685.94/1,554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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