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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.60, 2,145.52 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.60, 2,145.52 and 925.28 is: 1,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.60 : 2,145.52 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.60/2,145.52 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.60x = 2,145.52 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.60x = 1,985,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,206.75/1,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.99

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