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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.90, 2,335.37 and 1,212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.90, 2,335.37 and 1,212.97 is: 1,820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.90 : 2,335.37 = 1,212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.90/2,335.37 = 1,212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.90x = 2,335.37 × 1,212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.90x = 2,832,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,716.01/1,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.63

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