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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.77 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.77 and 460.12 is: 690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.84 : 2,333.77 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.84/2,333.77 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.84x = 2,333.77 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.84x = 1,073,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,814.25/1,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.18

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