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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.59, 2,332.92 and 515.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.59, 2,332.92 and 515.37 is: 772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.59 : 2,332.92 = 515.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.59/2,332.92 = 515.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.59x = 2,332.92 × 515.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.59x = 1,202,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,316.98/1,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.90

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