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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.33, 2,132.66 and 882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.33, 2,132.66 and 882.33 is: 1,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.33 : 2,132.66 = 882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.33/2,132.66 = 882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.33x = 2,132.66 × 882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.33x = 1,881,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,705.49/1,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.67

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