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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.72, 2,148.30 and 858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.72, 2,148.30 and 858.11 is: 1,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.72 : 2,148.30 = 858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.72/2,148.30 = 858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.72x = 2,148.30 × 858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.72x = 1,843,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,477.71/1,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.21

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