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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.83, 2,146.98 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.83, 2,146.98 and 892.22 is: 1,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.83 : 2,146.98 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.83/2,146.98 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.83x = 2,146.98 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.83x = 1,915,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,578.50/1,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.23

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