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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457, 2,185.50 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457, 2,185.50 and 545 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457 : 2,185.50 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457/2,185.50 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457x = 2,185.50 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457x = 1,191,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,097.50/1,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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