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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.56, 2,247.80 and 1,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.56, 2,247.80 and 1,111.72 is: 1,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.56 : 2,247.80 = 1,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.56/2,247.80 = 1,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.56x = 2,247.80 × 1,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.56x = 2,498,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,924.22/1,500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.33

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