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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.58, 2,338.16 and 865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.58, 2,338.16 and 865.62 is: 1,298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.58 : 2,338.16 = 865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.58/2,338.16 = 865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.58x = 2,338.16 × 865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.58x = 2,023,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,953.73/1,558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.59

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