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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.15, 2,332.71 and 630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.15, 2,332.71 and 630.49 is: 945.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.15 : 2,332.71 = 630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.15/2,332.71 = 630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.15x = 2,332.71 × 630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.15x = 1,470,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,751.90/1,555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.73

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