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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.29, 2,333.02 and 630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.29, 2,333.02 and 630.71 is: 946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.29 : 2,333.02 = 630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.29/2,333.02 = 630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.29x = 2,333.02 × 630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.29x = 1,471,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,459.04/1,555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.10

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