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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.54, 2,334.91 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.54, 2,334.91 and 569.66 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.54 : 2,334.91 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.54/2,334.91 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.54x = 2,334.91 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.54x = 1,330,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,104.83/1,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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