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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.05, 2,359.74 and 1,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.05, 2,359.74 and 1,159.07 is: 1,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.05 : 2,359.74 = 1,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.05/2,359.74 = 1,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.05x = 2,359.74 × 1,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.05x = 2,735,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,092.04/1,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.38

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