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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.91, 2,331.81 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.91, 2,331.81 and 580.75 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.91 : 2,331.81 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.91/2,331.81 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.91x = 2,331.81 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.91x = 1,354,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,198.66/1,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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