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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.94, 2,332.41 and 459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.94, 2,332.41 and 459.22 is: 688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.94 : 2,332.41 = 459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.94/2,332.41 = 459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.94x = 2,332.41 × 459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.94x = 1,071,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,075.36/1,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.82

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