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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.67, 2,338.41 and 692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.67, 2,338.41 and 692.78 is: 1,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.67 : 2,338.41 = 692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.67/2,338.41 = 692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.67x = 2,338.41 × 692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.67x = 1,620,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,003.68/1,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.35

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