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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.44, 2,336.17 and 403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.44, 2,336.17 and 403.19 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.44 : 2,336.17 = 403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.44/2,336.17 = 403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.44x = 2,336.17 × 403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.44x = 941,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,920.38/1,557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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