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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.96, 2,151.59 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.96, 2,151.59 and 895.80 is: 1,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.96 : 2,151.59 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.96/2,151.59 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.96x = 2,151.59 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.96x = 1,927,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,391.86/1,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.33

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