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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.55, 2,338.59 and 736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.55, 2,338.59 and 736.61 is: 1,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.55 : 2,338.59 = 736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.55/2,338.59 = 736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.55x = 2,338.59 × 736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.55x = 1,722,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,619.85/1,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.27

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