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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.23, 2,145.69 and 1,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.23, 2,145.69 and 1,134.15 is: 1,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.23 : 2,145.69 = 1,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.23/2,145.69 = 1,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.23x = 2,145.69 × 1,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.23x = 2,433,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,534.31/1,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.75

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