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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.62, 2,146.77 and 857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.62, 2,146.77 and 857.02 is: 1,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.62 : 2,146.77 = 857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.62/2,146.77 = 857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.62x = 2,146.77 × 857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.62x = 1,839,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,824.83/1,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.70

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