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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.52, 2,372.30 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.52, 2,372.30 and 555.52 is: 833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.52 : 2,372.30 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.52/2,372.30 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.52x = 2,372.30 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.52x = 1,317,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,860.10/1,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.29

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