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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.11, 2,329.02 and 1,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.11, 2,329.02 and 1,116.90 is: 1,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.11 : 2,329.02 = 1,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.11/2,329.02 = 1,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.11x = 2,329.02 × 1,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.11x = 2,601,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,282.44/1,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.73

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