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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.56, 2,146.23 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.56, 2,146.23 and 892.26 is: 1,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.56 : 2,146.23 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.56/2,146.23 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.56x = 2,146.23 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.56x = 1,914,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,995.18/1,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.06

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