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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.27, 2,132.52 and 846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.27, 2,132.52 and 846.66 is: 1,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.27 : 2,132.52 = 846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.27/2,132.52 = 846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.27x = 2,132.52 × 846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.27x = 1,805,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,519.38/1,545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.42

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