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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.09, 2,144.48 and 855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.09, 2,144.48 and 855.33 is: 1,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.09 : 2,144.48 = 855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.09/2,144.48 = 855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.09x = 2,144.48 × 855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.09x = 1,834,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,233.80/1,554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.26

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