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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.61, 2,335.95 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.61, 2,335.95 and 461.97 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.61 : 2,335.95 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.61/2,335.95 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.61x = 2,335.95 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.61x = 1,079,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,138.82/1,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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