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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554, 2,144.52 and 891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554, 2,144.52 and 891.07 is: 1,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554 : 2,144.52 = 891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554/2,144.52 = 891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554x = 2,144.52 × 891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554x = 1,910,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,912.08/1,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.67

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