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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.46, 2,285.46 and 1,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.46, 2,285.46 and 1,127.19 is: 1,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.46 : 2,285.46 = 1,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.46/2,285.46 = 1,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.46x = 2,285.46 × 1,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.46x = 2,576,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,147.66/1,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.15

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