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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.58, 2,330.61 and 823.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.58, 2,330.61 and 823.53 is: 1,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.58 : 2,330.61 = 823.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.58/2,330.61 = 823.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.58x = 2,330.61 × 823.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.58x = 1,919,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,327.25/1,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.84

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