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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.31, 2,145.52 and 964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.31, 2,145.52 and 964.82 is: 1,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.31 : 2,145.52 = 964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.31/2,145.52 = 964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.31x = 2,145.52 × 964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.31x = 2,070,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,040.61/1,555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.95

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