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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.55, 2,360.50 and 1,159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.55, 2,360.50 and 1,159.57 is: 1,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.55 : 2,360.50 = 1,159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.55/2,360.50 = 1,159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.55x = 2,360.50 × 1,159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.55x = 2,737,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,147.38/1,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.13

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