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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.31, 2,337.86 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.31, 2,337.86 and 462.65 is: 694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.31 : 2,337.86 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.31/2,337.86 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.31x = 2,337.86 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.31x = 1,081,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,600.40/1,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.09

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