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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.60, 2,149.32 and 858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.60, 2,149.32 and 858.92 is: 1,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.60 : 2,149.32 = 858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.60/2,149.32 = 858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.60x = 2,149.32 × 858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.60x = 1,846,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,093.93/1,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.22

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