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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.99, 2,345.88 and 1,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.99, 2,345.88 and 1,157.96 is: 1,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.99 : 2,345.88 = 1,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.99/2,345.88 = 1,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.99x = 2,345.88 × 1,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.99x = 2,716,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,421.30/1,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.52

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