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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.31, 2,145 and 891.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.31, 2,145 and 891.19 is: 1,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.31 : 2,145 = 891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.31/2,145 = 891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.31x = 2,145 × 891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.31x = 1,911,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,602.55/1,554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.87

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