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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.92, 2,337.78 and 1,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.92, 2,337.78 and 1,150.88 is: 1,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.92 : 2,337.78 = 1,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.92/2,337.78 = 1,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.92x = 2,337.78 × 1,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.92x = 2,690,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,504.25/1,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.56

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