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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.44, 2,146.25 and 892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.44, 2,146.25 and 892.17 is: 1,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.44 : 2,146.25 = 892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.44/2,146.25 = 892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.44x = 2,146.25 × 892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.44x = 1,914,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,819.86/1,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.05

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