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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.70, 2,151 and 860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.70, 2,151 and 860.08 is: 1,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.70 : 2,151 = 860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.70/2,151 = 860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.70x = 2,151 × 860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.70x = 1,850,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,032.08/1,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.91

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