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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.52, 2,333.94 and 907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.52, 2,333.94 and 907.28 is: 1,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.52 : 2,333.94 = 907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.52/2,333.94 = 907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.52x = 2,333.94 × 907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.52x = 2,117,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,537.08/1,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.68

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