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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.52, 2,333.51 and 722.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.52, 2,333.51 and 722.18 is: 1,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.52 : 2,333.51 = 722.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.52/2,333.51 = 722.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.52x = 2,333.51 × 722.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.52x = 1,685,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,219.18/1,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.38

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