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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.09, 2,333.91 and 775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.09, 2,333.91 and 775.73 is: 1,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.09 : 2,333.91 = 775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.09/2,333.91 = 775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.09x = 2,333.91 × 775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.09x = 1,810,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,492.75/1,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.99

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