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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.59, 2,147.94 and 958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.59, 2,147.94 and 958.99 is: 1,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.59 : 2,147.94 = 958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.59/2,147.94 = 958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.59x = 2,147.94 × 958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.59x = 2,059,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,852.98/1,556.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.31

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