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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.84, 2,151.02 and 860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.84, 2,151.02 and 860.08 is: 1,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.84 : 2,151.02 = 860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.84/2,151.02 = 860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.84x = 2,151.02 × 860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.84x = 1,850,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,049.28/1,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.81

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