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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.67, 2,333.84 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.67, 2,333.84 and 515.62 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.67 : 2,333.84 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.67/2,333.84 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.67x = 2,333.84 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.67x = 1,203,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,360.33/1,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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