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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.63, 2,144.72 and 891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.63, 2,144.72 and 891.33 is: 1,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.63 : 2,144.72 = 891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.63/2,144.72 = 891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.63x = 2,144.72 × 891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.63x = 1,911,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,648.82/1,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.65

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