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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.72, 2,337.94 and 571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.72, 2,337.94 and 571.54 is: 857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.72 : 2,337.94 = 571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.72/2,337.94 = 571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.72x = 2,337.94 × 571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.72x = 1,336,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,226.23/1,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.26

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