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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.97, 2,298.26 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.97, 2,298.26 and 558.08 is: 837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.97 : 2,298.26 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.97/2,298.26 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.97x = 2,298.26 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.97x = 1,282,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,612.94/1,531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.23

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