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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.98, 2,334.05 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.98, 2,334.05 and 401.74 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.98 : 2,334.05 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.98/2,334.05 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.98x = 2,334.05 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.98x = 937,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,681.25/1,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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