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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.03, 2,145.94 and 856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.03, 2,145.94 and 856.41 is: 1,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.03 : 2,145.94 = 856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.03/2,145.94 = 856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.03x = 2,145.94 × 856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.03x = 1,837,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,799.10/1,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.84

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