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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.54 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.54 and 385.08 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.06 : 2,332.54 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.06/2,332.54 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.06x = 2,332.54 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.06x = 898,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,214.50/1,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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