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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.24, 2,146.22 and 892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.24, 2,146.22 and 892.08 is: 1,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.24 : 2,146.22 = 892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.24/2,146.22 = 892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.24x = 2,146.22 × 892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.24x = 1,914,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,599.94/1,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.06

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