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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.74, 2,146.88 and 857.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.74, 2,146.88 and 857.10 is: 1,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.74 : 2,146.88 = 857.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.74/2,146.88 = 857.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.74x = 2,146.88 × 857.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.74x = 1,840,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,090.85/1,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.78

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