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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.63, 2,336.21 and 517.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.63, 2,336.21 and 517.65 is: 776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.63 : 2,336.21 = 517.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.63/2,336.21 = 517.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.63x = 2,336.21 × 517.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.63x = 1,209,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,336.52/1,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.40

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