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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.15, 2,332.63 and 1,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.15, 2,332.63 and 1,034.84 is: 1,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.15 : 2,332.63 = 1,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.15/2,332.63 = 1,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.15x = 2,332.63 × 1,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.15x = 2,413,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,905.95/1,556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.21

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