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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.44, 2,333.90 and 970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.44, 2,333.90 and 970.29 is: 1,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.44 : 2,333.90 = 970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.44/2,333.90 = 970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.44x = 2,333.90 × 970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.44x = 2,264,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,548.16/1,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.89

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