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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.39, 2,150.63 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.39, 2,150.63 and 895.20 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.39 : 2,150.63 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.39/2,150.63 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.39x = 2,150.63 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.39x = 1,925,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,244.37/1,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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