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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.92, 2,148.84 and 1,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.92, 2,148.84 and 1,264.32 is: 1,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.92 : 2,148.84 = 1,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.92/2,148.84 = 1,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.92x = 2,148.84 × 1,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.92x = 2,716,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,821.39/1,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.12

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