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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.06, 2,313.54 and 1,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.06, 2,313.54 and 1,059.06 is: 1,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.06 : 2,313.54 = 1,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.06/2,313.54 = 1,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.06x = 2,313.54 × 1,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.06x = 2,450,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,177.67/1,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.81

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