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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.59, 2,334.36 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.59, 2,334.36 and 632.07 is: 947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.59 : 2,334.36 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.59/2,334.36 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.59x = 2,334.36 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.59x = 1,475,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,478.93/1,557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.29

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