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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.43, 2,143.84 and 854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.43, 2,143.84 and 854.85 is: 1,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.43 : 2,143.84 = 854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.43/2,143.84 = 854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.43x = 2,143.84 × 854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.43x = 1,832,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,661.62/1,553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.75

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