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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.87, 2,148.73 and 996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.87, 2,148.73 and 996.45 is: 1,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.87 : 2,148.73 = 996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.87/2,148.73 = 996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.87x = 2,148.73 × 996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.87x = 2,141,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,103.55/1,556.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.26

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