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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.15, 2,144.78 and 891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.15, 2,144.78 and 891.13 is: 1,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.15 : 2,144.78 = 891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.15/2,144.78 = 891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.15x = 2,144.78 × 891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.15x = 1,911,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,275.35/1,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.79

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