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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545, 2,317.20 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545, 2,317.20 and 852 is: 1,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545 : 2,317.20 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545/2,317.20 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545x = 2,317.20 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545x = 1,974,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,254.40/1,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.83

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