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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.41, 2,318.96 and 1,025.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.41, 2,318.96 and 1,025.64 is: 1,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.41 : 2,318.96 = 1,025.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.41/2,318.96 = 1,025.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.41x = 2,318.96 × 1,025.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.41x = 2,378,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,420.70/1,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.02

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