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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.74, 2,144.84 and 924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.74, 2,144.84 and 924.92 is: 1,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.74 : 2,144.84 = 924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.74/2,144.84 = 924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.74x = 2,144.84 × 924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.74x = 1,983,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,790.06/1,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.96

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