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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.96, 2,151.23 and 895.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.96, 2,151.23 and 895.77 is: 1,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.96 : 2,151.23 = 895.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.96/2,151.23 = 895.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.96x = 2,151.23 × 895.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.96x = 1,927,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,002.82/1,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.08

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