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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.30, 2,326.59 and 1,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.30, 2,326.59 and 1,114.11 is: 1,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.30 : 2,326.59 = 1,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.30/2,326.59 = 1,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.30x = 2,326.59 × 1,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.30x = 2,592,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,077.18/1,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.68

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