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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.61, 2,323.89 and 1,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.61, 2,323.89 and 1,248.21 is: 1,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.61 : 2,323.89 = 1,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.61/2,323.89 = 1,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.61x = 2,323.89 × 1,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.61x = 2,900,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,702.74/1,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.68

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