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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.61, 2,333.52 and 618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.61, 2,333.52 and 618.92 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.61 : 2,333.52 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.61/2,333.52 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.61x = 2,333.52 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.61x = 1,444,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,250.53/1,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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