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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.23, 2,145.75 and 965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.23, 2,145.75 and 965.09 is: 1,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.23 : 2,145.75 = 965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.23/2,145.75 = 965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.23x = 2,145.75 × 965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.23x = 2,070,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,841.87/1,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.39

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