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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.83, 2,151.32 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.83, 2,151.32 and 895.92 is: 1,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.83 : 2,151.32 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.83/2,151.32 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.83x = 2,151.32 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.83x = 1,927,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,410.61/1,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.45

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