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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557, 2,335.50 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557, 2,335.50 and 583.56 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557 : 2,335.50 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557/2,335.50 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557x = 2,335.50 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557x = 1,362,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,904.38/1,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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