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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.32, 2,145.32 and 891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.32, 2,145.32 and 891.16 is: 1,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.32 : 2,145.32 = 891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.32/2,145.32 = 891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.32x = 2,145.32 × 891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.32x = 1,911,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,820.24/1,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.01

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