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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.61, 2,145.37 and 855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.61, 2,145.37 and 855.98 is: 1,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.61 : 2,145.37 = 855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.61/2,145.37 = 855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.61x = 2,145.37 × 855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.61x = 1,836,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,402.66/1,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.26

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