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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.78, 2,335.20 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.78, 2,335.20 and 461.17 is: 691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.78 : 2,335.20 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.78/2,335.20 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.78x = 2,335.20 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.78x = 1,076,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,930.60/1,556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.77

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