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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.59, 2,151.08 and 999.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.59, 2,151.08 and 999.69 is: 1,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.59 : 2,151.08 = 999.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.59/2,151.08 = 999.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.59x = 2,151.08 × 999.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.59x = 2,150,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,418.76/1,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.72

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