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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.78, 2,338.86 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.78, 2,338.86 and 634.02 is: 951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.78 : 2,338.86 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.78/2,338.86 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.78x = 2,338.86 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.78x = 1,482,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,884.02/1,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.31

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