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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.26, 2,337.51 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.26, 2,337.51 and 404.02 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.26 : 2,337.51 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.26/2,337.51 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.26x = 2,337.51 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.26x = 944,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,400.79/1,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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