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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.10, 2,337.39 and 736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.10, 2,337.39 and 736.82 is: 1,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.10 : 2,337.39 = 736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.10/2,337.39 = 736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.10x = 2,337.39 × 736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.10x = 1,722,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,235.70/1,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.34

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