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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.77, 2,336.67 and 865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.77, 2,336.67 and 865.79 is: 1,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.77 : 2,336.67 = 865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.77/2,336.67 = 865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.77x = 2,336.67 × 865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.77x = 2,023,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,065.52/1,557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.69

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