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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.32, 2,146.23 and 892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.32, 2,146.23 and 892.06 is: 1,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.32 : 2,146.23 = 892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.32/2,146.23 = 892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.32x = 2,146.23 × 892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.32x = 1,914,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,565.93/1,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.98

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