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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.79, 2,333.52 and 814.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.79, 2,333.52 and 814.91 is: 1,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.79 : 2,333.52 = 814.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.79/2,333.52 = 814.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.79x = 2,333.52 × 814.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.79x = 1,901,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,619.74/1,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.07

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