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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.92, 2,336.64 and 693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.92, 2,336.64 and 693.12 is: 1,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.92 : 2,336.64 = 693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.92/2,336.64 = 693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.92x = 2,336.64 × 693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.92x = 1,619,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,571.92/1,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.91

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