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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.93, 2,330.94 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.93, 2,330.94 and 677.01 is: 1,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.93 : 2,330.94 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.93/2,330.94 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.93x = 2,330.94 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.93x = 1,578,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,069.69/1,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.88

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