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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.74, 2,333.22 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.74, 2,333.22 and 970.44 is: 1,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.74 : 2,333.22 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.74/2,333.22 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.74x = 2,333.22 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.74x = 2,264,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,250.02/1,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.42

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