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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.72, 2,151.18 and 860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.72, 2,151.18 and 860.10 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.72 : 2,151.18 = 860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.72/2,151.18 = 860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.72x = 2,151.18 × 860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.72x = 1,850,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,229.92/1,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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