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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.99, 2,334.62 and 1,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.99, 2,334.62 and 1,145.16 is: 1,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.99 : 2,334.62 = 1,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.99/2,334.62 = 1,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.99x = 2,334.62 × 1,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.99x = 2,673,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,513.44/1,557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.00

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