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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.82, 2,316.40 and 1,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.82, 2,316.40 and 1,159.26 is: 1,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.82 : 2,316.40 = 1,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.82/2,316.40 = 1,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.82x = 2,316.40 × 1,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.82x = 2,685,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,309.86/1,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.27

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