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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.56, 2,145.52 and 1,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.56, 2,145.52 and 1,030.24 is: 1,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.56 : 2,145.52 = 1,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.56/2,145.52 = 1,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.56x = 2,145.52 × 1,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.56x = 2,210,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,400.52/1,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.88

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