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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.48, 2,336.30 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.48, 2,336.30 and 403.24 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.48 : 2,336.30 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.48/2,336.30 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.48x = 2,336.30 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.48x = 942,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,089.61/1,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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