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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.03, 2,145.22 and 995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.03, 2,145.22 and 995.23 is: 1,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.03 : 2,145.22 = 995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.03/2,145.22 = 995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.03x = 2,145.22 × 995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.03x = 2,134,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,987.30/1,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.96

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