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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.98, 2,151.38 and 860.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.98, 2,151.38 and 860.36 is: 1,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.98 : 2,151.38 = 860.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.98/2,151.38 = 860.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.98x = 2,151.38 × 860.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.98x = 1,850,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,952.69/1,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.28

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