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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.09, 2,146.17 and 925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.09, 2,146.17 and 925.72 is: 1,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.09 : 2,146.17 = 925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.09/2,146.17 = 925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.09x = 2,146.17 × 925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.09x = 1,986,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,752.49/1,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.58

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