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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.20, 2,147.61 and 965.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.20, 2,147.61 and 965.88 is: 1,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.20 : 2,147.61 = 965.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.20/2,147.61 = 965.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.20x = 2,147.61 × 965.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.20x = 2,074,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,333.55/1,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.81

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