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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.07, 2,145.57 and 891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.07, 2,145.57 and 891.53 is: 1,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.07 : 2,145.57 = 891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.07/2,145.57 = 891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.07x = 2,145.57 × 891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.07x = 1,912,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,840.02/1,555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.07

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