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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.44, 2,333.12 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.44, 2,333.12 and 677.88 is: 1,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.44 : 2,333.12 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.44/2,333.12 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.44x = 2,333.12 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.44x = 1,581,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,575.39/1,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.80

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