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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.70, 2,155.40 and 1,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.70, 2,155.40 and 1,188.08 is: 1,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.70 : 2,155.40 = 1,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.70/2,155.40 = 1,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.70x = 2,155.40 × 1,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.70x = 2,560,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,781.69/1,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.74

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