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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.63, 2,337.34 and 777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.63, 2,337.34 and 777.99 is: 1,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.63 : 2,337.34 = 777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.63/2,337.34 = 777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.63x = 2,337.34 × 777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.63x = 1,818,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,427.15/1,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.68

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