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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.52, 2,135.70 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.52, 2,135.70 and 558 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.52 : 2,135.70 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.52/2,135.70 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.52x = 2,135.70 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.52x = 1,191,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,720.60/1,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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