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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.06, 2,145.98 and 856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.06, 2,145.98 and 856.44 is: 1,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.06 : 2,145.98 = 856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.06/2,145.98 = 856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.06x = 2,145.98 × 856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.06x = 1,837,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,894.52/1,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.88

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