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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.17, 2,150.28 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.17, 2,150.28 and 859.56 is: 1,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.17 : 2,150.28 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.17/2,150.28 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.17x = 2,150.28 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.17x = 1,848,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,294.68/1,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.20

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