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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.94, 2,334.77 and 862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.94, 2,334.77 and 862.52 is: 1,294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.94 : 2,334.77 = 862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.94/2,334.77 = 862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.94x = 2,334.77 × 862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.94x = 2,013,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,788.63/1,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.26

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