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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.34, 2,328.46 and 1,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.34, 2,328.46 and 1,180.62 is: 1,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.34 : 2,328.46 = 1,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.34/2,328.46 = 1,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.34x = 2,328.46 × 1,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.34x = 2,749,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,026.45/1,558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.07

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