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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.88, 2,145.63 and 856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.88, 2,145.63 and 856.30 is: 1,181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.88 : 2,145.63 = 856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.88/2,145.63 = 856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.88x = 2,145.63 × 856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.88x = 1,837,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,302.97/1,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.64

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