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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.74, 2,338.08 and 737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.74, 2,338.08 and 737.79 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.74 : 2,338.08 = 737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.74/2,338.08 = 737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.74x = 2,338.08 × 737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.74x = 1,725,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,012.04/1,558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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