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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.26, 1,992.38 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.26, 1,992.38 and 558.76 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.26 : 1,992.38 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.26/1,992.38 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.26x = 1,992.38 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.26x = 1,113,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,262.25/1,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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