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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.32, 2,337.84 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.32, 2,337.84 and 462.66 is: 694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.32 : 2,337.84 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.32/2,337.84 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.32x = 2,337.84 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.32x = 1,081,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,625.05/1,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.10

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