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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.80, 2,333.78 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.80, 2,333.78 and 401.64 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.80 : 2,333.78 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.80/2,333.78 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.80x = 2,333.78 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.80x = 937,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,339.40/1,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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