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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.56, 2,145.48 and 933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.56, 2,145.48 and 933.68 is: 1,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.56 : 2,145.48 = 933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.56/2,145.48 = 933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.56x = 2,145.48 × 933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.56x = 2,003,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,191.77/1,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.59

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