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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.04, 2,332.92 and 786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.04, 2,332.92 and 786 is: 1,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.04 : 2,332.92 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.04/2,332.92 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.04x = 2,332.92 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.04x = 1,833,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,675.12/1,556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.42

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