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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.81, 2,334.35 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.81, 2,334.35 and 678.44 is: 1,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.81 : 2,334.35 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.81/2,334.35 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.81x = 2,334.35 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.81x = 1,583,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,716.41/1,555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.94

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