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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553, 2,144.92 and 1,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553, 2,144.92 and 1,054.81 is: 1,456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553 : 2,144.92 = 1,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553/2,144.92 = 1,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553x = 2,144.92 × 1,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553x = 2,262,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,472.34/1,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.84

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