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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.52, 2,143.88 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.52, 2,143.88 and 854.88 is: 1,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.52 : 2,143.88 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.52/2,143.88 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.52x = 2,143.88 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.52x = 1,832,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,760.13/1,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.75

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