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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.48, 2,144.47 and 924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.48, 2,144.47 and 924.66 is: 1,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.48 : 2,144.47 = 924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.48/2,144.47 = 924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.48x = 2,144.47 × 924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.48x = 1,982,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,905.63/1,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.61

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