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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.98, 2,145.92 and 891.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.98, 2,145.92 and 891.99 is: 1,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.98 : 2,145.92 = 891.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.98/2,145.92 = 891.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.98x = 2,145.92 × 891.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.98x = 1,914,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,134.72/1,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.97

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