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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.87, 2,328.66 and 1,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.87, 2,328.66 and 1,228.05 is: 1,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.87 : 2,328.66 = 1,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.87/2,328.66 = 1,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.87x = 2,328.66 × 1,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.87x = 2,859,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,710.91/1,554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.20

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