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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.30, 2,301.56 and 1,129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.30, 2,301.56 and 1,129.05 is: 1,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.30 : 2,301.56 = 1,129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.30/2,301.56 = 1,129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.30x = 2,301.56 × 1,129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.30x = 2,598,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,570.67/1,667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.55

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