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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.72, 2,146.98 and 892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.72, 2,146.98 and 892.51 is: 1,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.72 : 2,146.98 = 892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.72/2,146.98 = 892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.72x = 2,146.98 × 892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.72x = 1,916,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,201.12/1,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.71

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