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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.78, 2,145.54 and 856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.78, 2,145.54 and 856.14 is: 1,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.78 : 2,145.54 = 856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.78/2,145.54 = 856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.78x = 2,145.54 × 856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.78x = 1,836,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,882.62/1,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.44

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