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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.64, 2,326.20 and 1,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.64, 2,326.20 and 1,144.08 is: 1,711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.64 : 2,326.20 = 1,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.64/2,326.20 = 1,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.64x = 2,326.20 × 1,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.64x = 2,661,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,358.90/1,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.88

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