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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.86, 2,338.38 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.86, 2,338.38 and 681.38 is: 1,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.86 : 2,338.38 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.86/2,338.38 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.86x = 2,338.38 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.86x = 1,593,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,325.36/1,558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.11

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