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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.58, 2,333.38 and 1,067.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.58, 2,333.38 and 1,067.15 is: 1,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.58 : 2,333.38 = 1,067.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.58/2,333.38 = 1,067.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.58x = 2,333.38 × 1,067.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.58x = 2,490,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,069.63/1,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.73

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