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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.56, 2,334.06 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.56, 2,334.06 and 690.12 is: 1,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.56 : 2,334.06 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.56/2,334.06 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.56x = 2,334.06 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.56x = 1,610,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,781.49/1,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.50

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