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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.58, 1,812.21 and 558.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.58, 1,812.21 and 558.75 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.58 : 1,812.21 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.58/1,812.21 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.58x = 1,812.21 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.58x = 1,012,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,572.34/1,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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