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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.41, 2,332.89 and 692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.41, 2,332.89 and 692.33 is: 1,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.41 : 2,332.89 = 692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.41/2,332.89 = 692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.41x = 2,332.89 × 692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.41x = 1,615,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,129.73/1,557.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.06

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