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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.48, 2,336.28 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.48, 2,336.28 and 403.23 is: 604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.48 : 2,336.28 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.48/2,336.28 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.48x = 2,336.28 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.48x = 942,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,058.18/1,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.86

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