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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.57 and 630.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.57 and 630.61 is: 945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.06 : 2,332.57 = 630.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.06/2,332.57 = 630.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.06x = 2,332.57 × 630.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.06x = 1,470,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,941.97/1,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.91

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