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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.04, 2,334.12 and 1,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.04, 2,334.12 and 1,009.12 is: 1,511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.04 : 2,334.12 = 1,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.04/2,334.12 = 1,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.04x = 2,334.12 × 1,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.04x = 2,355,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,407.17/1,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.78

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