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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.68, 2,332.40 and 825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.68, 2,332.40 and 825.60 is: 1,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.68 : 2,332.40 = 825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.68/2,332.40 = 825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.68x = 2,332.40 × 825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.68x = 1,925,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,629.44/1,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.81

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