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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.57, 2,146.26 and 892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.57, 2,146.26 and 892.03 is: 1,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.57 : 2,146.26 = 892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.57/2,146.26 = 892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.57x = 2,146.26 × 892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.57x = 1,914,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,528.31/1,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.76

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