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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.32, 2,335.97 and 461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.32, 2,335.97 and 461.59 is: 692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.32 : 2,335.97 = 461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.32/2,335.97 = 461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.32x = 2,335.97 × 461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.32x = 1,078,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,260.39/1,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.38

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