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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.52, 2,299.86 and 1,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.52, 2,299.86 and 1,136.70 is: 1,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.52 : 2,299.86 = 1,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.52/2,299.86 = 1,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.52x = 2,299.86 × 1,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.52x = 2,614,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,250.86/1,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.75

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