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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.09, 2,145.97 and 856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.09, 2,145.97 and 856.46 is: 1,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.09 : 2,145.97 = 856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.09/2,145.97 = 856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.09x = 2,145.97 × 856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.09x = 1,837,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,937.47/1,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.88

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