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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.74, 2,333.75 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.74, 2,333.75 and 460.22 is: 690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.74 : 2,333.75 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.74/2,333.75 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.74x = 2,333.75 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.74x = 1,074,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,024.46/1,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.36

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