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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.28, 2,331.72 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.28, 2,331.72 and 581.36 is: 871.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.28 : 2,331.72 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.28/2,331.72 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.28x = 2,331.72 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.28x = 1,355,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,568.74/1,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.59

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