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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.14, 2,335.55 and 825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.14, 2,335.55 and 825.94 is: 1,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.14 : 2,335.55 = 825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.14/2,335.55 = 825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.14x = 2,335.55 × 825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.14x = 1,929,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,024.17/1,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.83

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