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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.51, 2,145.23 and 891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.51, 2,145.23 and 891.52 is: 1,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.51 : 2,145.23 = 891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.51/2,145.23 = 891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.51x = 2,145.23 × 891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.51x = 1,912,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,510.99/1,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.30

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