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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.96, 2,147.70 and 967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.96, 2,147.70 and 967.36 is: 1,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.96 : 2,147.70 = 967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.96/2,147.70 = 967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.96x = 2,147.70 × 967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.96x = 2,077,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,599.07/1,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.25

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