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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.76, 2,335.12 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.76, 2,335.12 and 402.48 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.76 : 2,335.12 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.76/2,335.12 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.76x = 2,335.12 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.76x = 939,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,839.10/1,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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