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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.76, 2,335.28 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.76, 2,335.28 and 826.32 is: 1,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.76 : 2,335.28 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.76/2,335.28 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.76x = 2,335.28 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.76x = 1,929,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,684.44/1,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.55

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