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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.60, 1,566.76 and 1,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.60, 1,566.76 and 1,150.60 is: 1,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.60 : 1,566.76 = 1,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.60/1,566.76 = 1,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.60x = 1,566.76 × 1,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.60x = 1,802,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,714.06/1,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.76

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