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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.20, 2,331.72 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.20, 2,331.72 and 581.04 is: 871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.20 : 2,331.72 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.20/2,331.72 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.20x = 2,331.72 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.20x = 1,354,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,822.59/1,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.16

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