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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.22, 2,332.14 and 824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.22, 2,332.14 and 824.63 is: 1,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.22 : 2,332.14 = 824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.22/2,332.14 = 824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.22x = 2,332.14 × 824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.22x = 1,923,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,140.95/1,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.58

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