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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.48, 2,338.16 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.48, 2,338.16 and 518.58 is: 778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.48 : 2,338.16 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.48/2,338.16 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.48x = 2,338.16 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.48x = 1,212,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,523.01/1,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.02

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