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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.85, 2,144.31 and 855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.85, 2,144.31 and 855.22 is: 1,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.85 : 2,144.31 = 855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.85/2,144.31 = 855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.85x = 2,144.31 × 855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.85x = 1,833,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,852.52/1,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.20

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