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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.69, 2,338.08 and 737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.69, 2,338.08 and 737.35 is: 1,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.69 : 2,338.08 = 737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.69/2,338.08 = 737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.69x = 2,338.08 × 737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.69x = 1,723,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,983.29/1,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.05

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