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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.54, 2,093.94 and 845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.54, 2,093.94 and 845.30 is: 1,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.54 : 2,093.94 = 845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.54/2,093.94 = 845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.54x = 2,093.94 × 845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.54x = 1,770,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,012.72/1,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.37

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