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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.78, 2,335.84 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.78, 2,335.84 and 461.98 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.78 : 2,335.84 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.78/2,335.84 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.78x = 2,335.84 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.78x = 1,079,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,111.36/1,557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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