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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.84, 2,335.08 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.84, 2,335.08 and 402.68 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.84 : 2,335.08 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.84/2,335.08 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.84x = 2,335.08 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.84x = 940,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,290.01/1,556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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