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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.16, 2,333.85 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.16, 2,333.85 and 734.47 is: 1,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.16 : 2,333.85 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.16/2,333.85 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.16x = 2,333.85 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.16x = 1,714,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,142.81/1,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.81

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