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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.38, 2,335.23 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.38, 2,335.23 and 461.60 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.38 : 2,335.23 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.38/2,335.23 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.38x = 2,335.23 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.38x = 1,077,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,930.49/1,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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