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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.85, 2,336.32 and 864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.85, 2,336.32 and 864.87 is: 1,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.85 : 2,336.32 = 864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.85/2,336.32 = 864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.85x = 2,336.32 × 864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.85x = 2,020,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,613.08/1,557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.05

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