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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.26, 2,333.04 and 775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.26, 2,333.04 and 775.47 is: 1,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.26 : 2,333.04 = 775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.26/2,333.04 = 775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.26x = 2,333.04 × 775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.26x = 1,809,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,202.53/1,555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.28

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