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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.95, 2,151.26 and 860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.95, 2,151.26 and 860.32 is: 1,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.95 : 2,151.26 = 860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.95/2,151.26 = 860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.95x = 2,151.26 × 860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.95x = 1,850,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,767.70/1,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.19

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