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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.51, 2,145.32 and 925.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.51, 2,145.32 and 925.41 is: 1,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.51 : 2,145.32 = 925.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.51/2,145.32 = 925.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.51x = 2,145.32 × 925.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.51x = 1,985,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,300.58/1,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.12

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