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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.01, 2,149.88 and 928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.01, 2,149.88 and 928.58 is: 1,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.01 : 2,149.88 = 928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.01/2,149.88 = 928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.01x = 2,149.88 × 928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.01x = 1,996,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,320.18/1,558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.32

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