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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.04, 2,331.36 and 1,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.04, 2,331.36 and 1,060.16 is: 1,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.04 : 2,331.36 = 1,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.04/2,331.36 = 1,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.04x = 2,331.36 × 1,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.04x = 2,471,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,614.62/1,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.42

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