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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.77, 2,333.67 and 1,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.77, 2,333.67 and 1,067.34 is: 1,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.77 : 2,333.67 = 1,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.77/2,333.67 = 1,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.77x = 2,333.67 × 1,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.77x = 2,490,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,819.34/1,555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.02

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