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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.41, 2,146.28 and 925.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.41, 2,146.28 and 925.95 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.41 : 2,146.28 = 925.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.41/2,146.28 = 925.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.41x = 2,146.28 × 925.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.41x = 1,987,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,343.34/1,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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