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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.17, 2,145.03 and 994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.17, 2,145.03 and 994.61 is: 1,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.17 : 2,145.03 = 994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.17/2,145.03 = 994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.17x = 2,145.03 × 994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.17x = 2,133,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,469.92/1,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.74

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