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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.56, 2,056.56 and 1,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.56, 2,056.56 and 1,155.44 is: 1,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.56 : 2,056.56 = 1,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.56/2,056.56 = 1,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.56x = 2,056.56 × 1,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.56x = 2,376,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,231.69/1,491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.12

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