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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.84, 2,336.18 and 517.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.84, 2,336.18 and 517.65 is: 776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.84 : 2,336.18 = 517.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.84/2,336.18 = 517.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.84x = 2,336.18 × 517.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.84x = 1,209,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,322.28/1,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.28

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