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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.35, 2,146.22 and 892.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.35, 2,146.22 and 892.19 is: 1,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.35 : 2,146.22 = 892.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.35/2,146.22 = 892.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.35x = 2,146.22 × 892.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.35x = 1,914,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,832.22/1,555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.12

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