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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.91, 2,148.45 and 967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.91, 2,148.45 and 967.44 is: 1,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.91 : 2,148.45 = 967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.91/2,148.45 = 967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.91x = 2,148.45 × 967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.91x = 2,078,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,496.47/1,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.01

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