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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.24, 2,068.80 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.24, 2,068.80 and 558 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.24 : 2,068.80 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.24/2,068.80 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.24x = 2,068.80 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.24x = 1,154,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,390.40/1,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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