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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.78, 2,330.07 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.78, 2,330.07 and 824.88 is: 1,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.78 : 2,330.07 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.78/2,330.07 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.78x = 2,330.07 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.78x = 1,922,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,028.14/1,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.21

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