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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.54, 2,332.60 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.54, 2,332.60 and 459.52 is: 689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.54 : 2,332.60 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.54/2,332.60 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.54x = 2,332.60 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.54x = 1,071,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,876.35/1,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.07

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