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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.97, 2,338.20 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.97, 2,338.20 and 518.88 is: 778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.97 : 2,338.20 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.97/2,338.20 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.97x = 2,338.20 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.97x = 1,213,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,245.22/1,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.24

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