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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.96, 2,145.87 and 856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.96, 2,145.87 and 856.34 is: 1,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.96 : 2,145.87 = 856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.96/2,145.87 = 856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.96x = 2,145.87 × 856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.96x = 1,837,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,583.59/1,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.76

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