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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.69, 2,145.67 and 965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.69, 2,145.67 and 965.31 is: 1,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.69 : 2,145.67 = 965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.69/2,145.67 = 965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.69x = 2,145.67 × 965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.69x = 2,071,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,236.71/1,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.25

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