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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.81, 2,331.87 and 514.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.81, 2,331.87 and 514.57 is: 771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.81 : 2,331.87 = 514.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.81/2,331.87 = 514.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.81x = 2,331.87 × 514.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.81x = 1,199,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,904.52/1,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.74

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