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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.18, 2,335.89 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.18, 2,335.89 and 402.93 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.18 : 2,335.89 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.18/2,335.89 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.18x = 2,335.89 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.18x = 941,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,200.16/1,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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