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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.72, 2,333.26 and 460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.72, 2,333.26 and 460.10 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.72 : 2,333.26 = 460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.72/2,333.26 = 460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.72x = 2,333.26 × 460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.72x = 1,073,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,532.93/1,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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