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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.52, 2,146.54 and 847.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.52, 2,146.54 and 847.37 is: 1,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.52 : 2,146.54 = 847.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.52/2,146.54 = 847.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.52x = 2,146.54 × 847.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.52x = 1,818,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,900.75/1,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.32

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