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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.07, 2,144.61 and 855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.07, 2,144.61 and 855.45 is: 1,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.07 : 2,144.61 = 855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.07/2,144.61 = 855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.07x = 2,144.61 × 855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.07x = 1,834,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,606.62/1,554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.52

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