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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.43, 2,333.35 and 568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.43, 2,333.35 and 568.11 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.43 : 2,333.35 = 568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.43/2,333.35 = 568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.43x = 2,333.35 × 568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.43x = 1,325,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,595.80/1,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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