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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544, 2,130.76 and 845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544, 2,130.76 and 845.40 is: 1,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544 : 2,130.76 = 845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544/2,130.76 = 845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544x = 2,130.76 × 845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544x = 1,801,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,344.50/1,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.67

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