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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.54, 2,336.31 and 788.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.54, 2,336.31 and 788.58 is: 1,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.54 : 2,336.31 = 788.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.54/2,336.31 = 788.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.54x = 2,336.31 × 788.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.54x = 1,842,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,367.34/1,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.87

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