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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.61, 2,155.14 and 932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.61, 2,155.14 and 932.33 is: 1,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.61 : 2,155.14 = 932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.61/2,155.14 = 932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.61x = 2,155.14 × 932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.61x = 2,009,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,290.90/1,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.68

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