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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.13, 2,332.70 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.13, 2,332.70 and 459.47 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.13 : 2,332.70 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.13/2,332.70 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.13x = 2,332.70 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.13x = 1,071,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,791.71/1,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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