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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.64, 2,144.12 and 855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.64, 2,144.12 and 855.04 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.64 : 2,144.12 = 855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.64/2,144.12 = 855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.64x = 2,144.12 × 855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.64x = 1,833,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,308.36/1,553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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