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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.79, 2,146.82 and 892.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.79, 2,146.82 and 892.63 is: 1,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.79 : 2,146.82 = 892.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.79/2,146.82 = 892.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.79x = 2,146.82 × 892.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.79x = 1,916,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,312.80/1,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.73

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