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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.52, 2,331.36 and 785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.52, 2,331.36 and 785.60 is: 1,177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.52 : 2,331.36 = 785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.52/2,331.36 = 785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.52x = 2,331.36 × 785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.52x = 1,831,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,516.42/1,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.43

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