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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.52, 2,333.44 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.52, 2,333.44 and 690.40 is: 1,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.52 : 2,333.44 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.52/2,333.44 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.52x = 2,333.44 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.52x = 1,611,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,006.98/1,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.67

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