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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.76, 2,332.20 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.76, 2,332.20 and 824.72 is: 1,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.76 : 2,332.20 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.76/2,332.20 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.76x = 2,332.20 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.76x = 1,923,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,411.98/1,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.32

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