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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.58, 2,146.66 and 856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.58, 2,146.66 and 856.96 is: 1,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.58 : 2,146.66 = 856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.58/2,146.66 = 856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.58x = 2,146.66 × 856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.58x = 1,839,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,601.75/1,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.58

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