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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.37, 2,131.23 and 845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.37, 2,131.23 and 845.74 is: 1,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.37 : 2,131.23 = 845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.37/2,131.23 = 845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.37x = 2,131.23 × 845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.37x = 1,802,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,466.46/1,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.12

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