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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.52, 2,147.95 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.52, 2,147.95 and 848.34 is: 1,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.52 : 2,147.95 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.52/2,147.95 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.52x = 2,147.95 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.52x = 1,822,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,191.90/1,556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.68

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