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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345, 1,854.48 and 1,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345, 1,854.48 and 1,095.79 is: 1,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345 : 1,854.48 = 1,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345/1,854.48 = 1,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345x = 1,854.48 × 1,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345x = 2,032,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,120.64/1,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.87

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