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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.85, 2,150.55 and 968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.85, 2,150.55 and 968.36 is: 1,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.85 : 2,150.55 = 968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.85/2,150.55 = 968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.85x = 2,150.55 × 968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.85x = 2,082,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,495.85/1,558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.92

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