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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.69, 2,145.68 and 891.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.69, 2,145.68 and 891.41 is: 1,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.69 : 2,145.68 = 891.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.69/2,145.68 = 891.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.69x = 2,145.68 × 891.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.69x = 1,912,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,681.52/1,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.27

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