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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.59, 2,176.20 and 1,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.59, 2,176.20 and 1,155.33 is: 1,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.59 : 2,176.20 = 1,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.59/2,176.20 = 1,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.59x = 2,176.20 × 1,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.59x = 2,514,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,229.15/1,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.74

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