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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,559.80, 2,339.72 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,559.80, 2,339.72 and 405.52 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,559.80 : 2,339.72 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,559.80/2,339.72 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,559.80x = 2,339.72 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,559.80x = 948,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,803.25/1,559.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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