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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.47, 2,345.72 and 1,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.47, 2,345.72 and 1,155.59 is: 1,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.47 : 2,345.72 = 1,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.47/2,345.72 = 1,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.47x = 2,345.72 × 1,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.47x = 2,710,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,690.57/1,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.34

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