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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.89, 2,333.81 and 460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.89, 2,333.81 and 460.26 is: 690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.89 : 2,333.81 = 460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.89/2,333.81 = 460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.89x = 2,333.81 × 460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.89x = 1,074,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,157.09/1,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.38

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