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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.27, 2,144.90 and 855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.27, 2,144.90 and 855.65 is: 1,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.27 : 2,144.90 = 855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.27/2,144.90 = 855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.27x = 2,144.90 × 855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.27x = 1,835,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,268.68/1,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.79

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