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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.46, 2,333.29 and 631.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.46, 2,333.29 and 631.45 is: 947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.46 : 2,333.29 = 631.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.46/2,333.29 = 631.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.46x = 2,333.29 × 631.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.46x = 1,473,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,355.97/1,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.22

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