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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.56, 2,364.48 and 1,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.56, 2,364.48 and 1,056.56 is: 1,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.56 : 2,364.48 = 1,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.56/2,364.48 = 1,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.56x = 2,364.48 × 1,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.56x = 2,498,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,214.99/1,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.60

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