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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.83, 2,144.16 and 915.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.83, 2,144.16 and 915.67 is: 1,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.83 : 2,144.16 = 915.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.83/2,144.16 = 915.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.83x = 2,144.16 × 915.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.83x = 1,963,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,345.67/1,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.55

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