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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.76, 2,336.04 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.76, 2,336.04 and 583.64 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.76 : 2,336.04 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.76/2,336.04 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.76x = 2,336.04 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.76x = 1,363,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,406.39/1,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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