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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.90 and 445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.84, 2,333.90 and 445.33 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.84 : 2,333.90 = 445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.84/2,333.90 = 445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.84x = 2,333.90 × 445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.84x = 1,039,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,355.69/1,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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