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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.62, 2,145.39 and 856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.62, 2,145.39 and 856.02 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.62 : 2,145.39 = 856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.62/2,145.39 = 856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.62x = 2,145.39 × 856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.62x = 1,836,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,496.75/1,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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