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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.85 and 581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.85 and 581.86 is: 872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.84 : 2,333.85 = 581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.84/2,333.85 = 581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.84x = 2,333.85 × 581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.84x = 1,357,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,973.96/1,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.82

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