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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.64, 2,146.70 and 926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.64, 2,146.70 and 926.88 is: 1,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.64 : 2,146.70 = 926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.64/2,146.70 = 926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.64x = 2,146.70 × 926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.64x = 1,989,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,733.30/1,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.04

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