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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.95, 2,333.95 and 460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.95, 2,333.95 and 460.33 is: 690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.95 : 2,333.95 = 460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.95/2,333.95 = 460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.95x = 2,333.95 × 460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.95x = 1,074,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,384.90/1,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.50

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