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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.80, 2,336.76 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.80, 2,336.76 and 403.52 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.80 : 2,336.76 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.80/2,336.76 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.80x = 2,336.76 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.80x = 942,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,929.40/1,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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