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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.10, 2,332.72 and 515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.10, 2,332.72 and 515.19 is: 772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.10 : 2,332.72 = 515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.10/2,332.72 = 515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.10x = 2,332.72 × 515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.10x = 1,201,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,800.51/1,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.81

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