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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.82, 2,330.37 and 1,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.82, 2,330.37 and 1,117.33 is: 1,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.82 : 2,330.37 = 1,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.82/2,330.37 = 1,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.82x = 2,330.37 × 1,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.82x = 2,603,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,786.49/1,556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.50

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