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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.86, 2,148.94 and 1,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.86, 2,148.94 and 1,115.98 is: 1,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.86 : 2,148.94 = 1,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.86/2,148.94 = 1,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.86x = 2,148.94 × 1,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.86x = 2,398,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,174.06/1,558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.42

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