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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.97, 2,145.86 and 856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.97, 2,145.86 and 856.35 is: 1,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.97 : 2,145.86 = 856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.97/2,145.86 = 856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.97x = 2,145.86 × 856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.97x = 1,837,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,607.21/1,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.76

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