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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.79, 2,335.98 and 461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.79, 2,335.98 and 461.77 is: 692.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.79 : 2,335.98 = 461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.79/2,335.98 = 461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.79x = 2,335.98 × 461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.79x = 1,078,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,673.80/1,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.44

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