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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.50, 2,145.18 and 891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.50, 2,145.18 and 891.33 is: 1,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.50 : 2,145.18 = 891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.50/2,145.18 = 891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.50x = 2,145.18 × 891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.50x = 1,912,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,063.29/1,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.02

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