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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.23, 2,150.33 and 895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.23, 2,150.33 and 895.06 is: 1,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.23 : 2,150.33 = 895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.23/2,150.33 = 895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.23x = 2,150.33 × 895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.23x = 1,924,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,674.37/1,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.17

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