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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.52, 2,327.52 and 906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.52, 2,327.52 and 906.56 is: 1,356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.52 : 2,327.52 = 906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.52/2,327.52 = 906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.52x = 2,327.52 × 906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.52x = 2,110,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,036.53/1,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.48

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