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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.58, 2,146.70 and 917.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.58, 2,146.70 and 917.37 is: 1,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.58 : 2,146.70 = 917.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.58/2,146.70 = 917.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.58x = 2,146.70 × 917.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.58x = 1,969,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,320.47/1,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.97

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