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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.67, 2,150.87 and 999.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.67, 2,150.87 and 999.15 is: 1,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.67 : 2,150.87 = 999.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.67/2,150.87 = 999.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.67x = 2,150.87 × 999.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.67x = 2,149,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,036.76/1,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.77

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