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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.59, 2,150.13 and 928.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.59, 2,150.13 and 928.77 is: 1,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.59 : 2,150.13 = 928.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.59/2,150.13 = 928.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.59x = 2,150.13 × 928.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.59x = 1,996,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,965.49/1,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.27

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