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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,559.81, 2,339.73 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,559.81, 2,339.73 and 405.56 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,559.81 : 2,339.73 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,559.81/2,339.73 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,559.81x = 2,339.73 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,559.81x = 948,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,906.75/1,559.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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