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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.60, 2,345.43 and 1,149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.60, 2,345.43 and 1,149.11 is: 1,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.60 : 2,345.43 = 1,149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.60/2,345.43 = 1,149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.60x = 2,345.43 × 1,149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.60x = 2,695,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,145.34/1,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.89

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