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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.81, 2,335.23 and 863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.81, 2,335.23 and 863.26 is: 1,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.81 : 2,335.23 = 863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.81/2,335.23 = 863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.81x = 2,335.23 × 863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.81x = 2,015,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,904.81/1,555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.73

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