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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.08, 1,933.62 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.08, 1,933.62 and 558.28 is: 837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.08 : 1,933.62 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.08/1,933.62 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.08x = 1,933.62 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.08x = 1,079,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,501.37/1,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.42

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