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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.25, 2,145.27 and 891.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.25, 2,145.27 and 891.47 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.25 : 2,145.27 = 891.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.25/2,145.27 = 891.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.25x = 2,145.27 × 891.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.25x = 1,912,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,428.66/1,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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