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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.09, 2,346.02 and 1,158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.09, 2,346.02 and 1,158.05 is: 1,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.09 : 2,346.02 = 1,158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.09/2,346.02 = 1,158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.09x = 2,346.02 × 1,158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.09x = 2,716,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,804.08/1,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.66

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