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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.78, 2,336.37 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.78, 2,336.37 and 583.62 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.78 : 2,336.37 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.78/2,336.37 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.78x = 2,336.37 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.78x = 1,363,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,552.26/1,557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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