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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582, 2,373.36 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582, 2,373.36 and 556 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582 : 2,373.36 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582/2,373.36 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582x = 2,373.36 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582x = 1,319,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,588.16/1,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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