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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.94, 2,144.34 and 855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.94, 2,144.34 and 855.32 is: 1,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.94 : 2,144.34 = 855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.94/2,144.34 = 855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.94x = 2,144.34 × 855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.94x = 1,834,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,086.17/1,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.28

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