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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.83, 2,143.40 and 1,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.83, 2,143.40 and 1,181.16 is: 1,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.83 : 2,143.40 = 1,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.83/2,143.40 = 1,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.83x = 2,143.40 × 1,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.83x = 2,531,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,687.92/1,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.28

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