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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.53, 2,146.89 and 1,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.53, 2,146.89 and 1,057.89 is: 1,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.53 : 2,146.89 = 1,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.53/2,146.89 = 1,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.53x = 2,146.89 × 1,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.53x = 2,271,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,173.46/1,555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.06

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