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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.96, 2,336.93 and 462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.96, 2,336.93 and 462.32 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.96 : 2,336.93 = 462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.96/2,336.93 = 462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.96x = 2,336.93 × 462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.96x = 1,080,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,409.48/1,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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