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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.78, 2,151.30 and 895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.78, 2,151.30 and 895.66 is: 1,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.78 : 2,151.30 = 895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.78/2,151.30 = 895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.78x = 2,151.30 × 895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.78x = 1,926,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,833.36/1,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.12

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