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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.59, 1,530.99 and 558.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.59, 1,530.99 and 558.67 is: 837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.59 : 1,530.99 = 558.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.59/1,530.99 = 558.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.59x = 1,530.99 × 558.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.59x = 855,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,318.18/1,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.24

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