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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.02, 2,146.14 and 965.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.02, 2,146.14 and 965.55 is: 1,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.02 : 2,146.14 = 965.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.02/2,146.14 = 965.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.02x = 2,146.14 × 965.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.02x = 2,072,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,205.48/1,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.59

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