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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.70, 2,335.01 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.70, 2,335.01 and 386.70 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.70 : 2,335.01 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.70/2,335.01 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.70x = 2,335.01 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.70x = 902,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,948.37/1,556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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