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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.43, 2,393.25 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.43, 2,393.25 and 555.30 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.43 : 2,393.25 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.43/2,393.25 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.43x = 2,393.25 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.43x = 1,328,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,971.73/1,595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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