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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.55, 1,883.93 and 1,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.55, 1,883.93 and 1,155.88 is: 1,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.55 : 1,883.93 = 1,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.55/1,883.93 = 1,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.55x = 1,883.93 × 1,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.55x = 2,177,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,597.01/1,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.50

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