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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.16, 2,329.82 and 1,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.16, 2,329.82 and 1,183.55 is: 1,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.16 : 2,329.82 = 1,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.16/2,329.82 = 1,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.16x = 2,329.82 × 1,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.16x = 2,757,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,440.89/1,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.37

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