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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.62, 2,322.32 and 855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.62, 2,322.32 and 855.25 is: 1,281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.62 : 2,322.32 = 855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.62/2,322.32 = 855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.62x = 2,322.32 × 855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.62x = 1,986,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,164.18/1,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.71

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