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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.76, 2,344.86 and 1,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.76, 2,344.86 and 1,155.33 is: 1,733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.76 : 2,344.86 = 1,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.76/2,344.86 = 1,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.76x = 2,344.86 × 1,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.76x = 2,709,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,087.10/1,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.53

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