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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.64, 2,185.82 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.64, 2,185.82 and 545 is: 817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.64 : 2,185.82 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.64/2,185.82 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.64x = 2,185.82 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.64x = 1,191,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,271.90/1,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.26

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