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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.69, 2,336.14 and 461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.69, 2,336.14 and 461.81 is: 692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.69 : 2,336.14 = 461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.69/2,336.14 = 461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.69x = 2,336.14 × 461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.69x = 1,078,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,838.82/1,557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.59

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