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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.32, 2,146.18 and 925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.32, 2,146.18 and 925.78 is: 1,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.32 : 2,146.18 = 925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.32/2,146.18 = 925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.32x = 2,146.18 × 925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.32x = 1,986,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,890.52/1,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.48

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