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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.97, 2,334.08 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.97, 2,334.08 and 445.38 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.97 : 2,334.08 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.97/2,334.08 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.97x = 2,334.08 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.97x = 1,039,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,552.55/1,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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