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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.02, 2,145.42 and 934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.02, 2,145.42 and 934.02 is: 1,288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.02 : 2,145.42 = 934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.02/2,145.42 = 934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.02x = 2,145.42 × 934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.02x = 2,003,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,865.19/1,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.64

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