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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.05, 2,145.03 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.05, 2,145.03 and 925.16 is: 1,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.05 : 2,145.03 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.05/2,145.03 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.05x = 2,145.03 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.05x = 1,984,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,495.95/1,555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.16

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