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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.34, 2,332.20 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.34, 2,332.20 and 580.92 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.34 : 2,332.20 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.34/2,332.20 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.34x = 2,332.20 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.34x = 1,354,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,821.62/1,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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