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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.92 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.06, 2,332.92 and 515.01 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.06 : 2,332.92 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.06/2,332.92 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.06x = 2,332.92 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.06x = 1,201,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,470.98/1,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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