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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.28, 2,150.46 and 859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.28, 2,150.46 and 859.70 is: 1,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.28 : 2,150.46 = 859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.28/2,150.46 = 859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.28x = 2,150.46 × 859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.28x = 1,848,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,750.46/1,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.40

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