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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.72, 2,148.26 and 848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.72, 2,148.26 and 848.56 is: 1,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.72 : 2,148.26 = 848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.72/2,148.26 = 848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.72x = 2,148.26 × 848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.72x = 1,822,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,927.51/1,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.01

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