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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557, 2,148.78 and 894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557, 2,148.78 and 894.06 is: 1,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557 : 2,148.78 = 894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557/2,148.78 = 894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557x = 2,148.78 × 894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557x = 1,921,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,138.25/1,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.87

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