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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.86, 2,151.22 and 895.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.86, 2,151.22 and 895.83 is: 1,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.86 : 2,151.22 = 895.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.86/2,151.22 = 895.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.86x = 2,151.22 × 895.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.86x = 1,927,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,138.20/1,558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.25

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