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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.56, 2,146.63 and 856.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.56, 2,146.63 and 856.92 is: 1,182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.56 : 2,146.63 = 856.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.56/2,146.63 = 856.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.56x = 2,146.63 × 856.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.56x = 1,839,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,490.18/1,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.53

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