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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.81, 2,145.74 and 856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.81, 2,145.74 and 856.19 is: 1,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.81 : 2,145.74 = 856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.81/2,145.74 = 856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.81x = 2,145.74 × 856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.81x = 1,837,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,146.12/1,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.59

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