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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.10, 2,334.15 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.10, 2,334.15 and 401.85 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.10 : 2,334.15 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.10/2,334.15 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.10x = 2,334.15 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.10x = 937,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,978.18/1,556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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